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A new era of environmental governance: national agencies and tougher penalties
Following announcements in April about next steps in the Federal Government's 'Nature Positive' reforms (see our previous Insight here), three Bills have been tabled in Parliament to implement Stage 2 of the three stages of amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1 ...
Victorian stamp duty for industrial and commercial properties transitions to annual tax from 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, under the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act 2024 (Vic) (the Act), which seeks to implement 'transformational' tax reform for commercial and industrial property, such property will be subject to stamp duty for a final time when it is next sold or otherwise transacted ...
Key findings from the Infrastructure Investment Monitor
A lot can change in a short time, particularly in infrastructure, and staying on top of those changes can be a challenge.Each year, Allens and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia co-author the Infrastructure Investment Monitor—a review of the investment trends in the infrastructure landscape—and ...
High Court rules on rights of native title parties in relation to mining infrastructure
In this Insight, we delve into the implications of the High Court's decision, including the importance of determining which future act process applies to the grant of a mining lease on which an infrastructure facility will be located. ...
An integrated strategy of denial: Australia's 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program
Australia's 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program ...
Second stage of EPBC Act reforms announced: draft legislation expected shortly
Draft legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament in the coming weeks to create two new national independent bodies: Environment Protection Australia and Environment Information Australia. ...
New draft regulations on electricity generation tariffs and model power purchase agreements for power plants in Vietnam
The next generation of Vietnam’s power sector regulation is taking shape, with a proposed new circular set to bring nearly all technologies together in one place for the first time. ...
Significant reforms to NSW Environment Protection Legislation to commence shortly
Major reforms to environment protection legislation in NSW are expected to commence soon, which will result in new powers being conferred on the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and a substantial increase in maximum penalties for environmental offences. ...
Vietnam's new Land Law offers project developers more certainty and new complexities
Extensive changes to the Land Law are set to align the legal framework to acquire land more closely with practical realities, particularly for energy and infrastructure project developers. ...
Planning reform for housing in NSW – encouraging reforms but is more needed?
In this Insight, we examine the in-fill affordable housing incentive bonuses, the two-part Transport Oriented Development Program and the proposals to use government land to increase housing supply. ...