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Reforms to strengthen and streamline the FIRB regime
On 1 May 2024, the Australian Treasurer announced reforms to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) framework, to make it stronger, more streamlined and more transparent. On the same day, the Government released an updated Foreign Investment Policy document, setting out the reforms. ...
Construction law year in review and year ahead
Covered in this webinar: Panel session one: Industry trends Our panellists will discuss developments and trends in the construction and infrastructure sector – with a particular focus on the energy transition. Panel session two: Legal developments Following session one, Allens will facilitate a panel of our construction law specialists, who will discuss the key legal developments over the last 12 months, and how they may impact the industry into the future. ...
Federal US privacy reform
Covered in this webinar: what has changed since previous efforts to introduce federal US privacy laws; what the proposal covers and what's missing; how might it impact Australian organisations; how does it compare to current Australian privacy law reform proposals; and what's next for the draft legislation. ...
What's happening in intellectual property - April 2024
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
Vietnam project financing guide
In this guide, we examine project financing, highlighting critical legal and commercial considerations from the standpoint of foreign lenders and sponsors. ...
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. ...
Federal Court and ASIC shine spotlight on supervisory and risk management requirements for CAR arrangements
In its recent decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Lanterne Fund Services Pty Limited [2024] FCA 353, the Federal Court highlighted the risk of breach of the general obligations of Australian financial services (AFS) licensees under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...