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Securing Australia's domestic gas supply – have your say
The Federal Government has released a consultation paper seeking submissions in relation to the most appropriate mechanisms to secure domestic gas supply in Australia. Written submissions (on either a public or confidential basis) are due by 22 August 2022 via the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website. ...
Employment and Safety: proposed changes to paid family and domestic violence leave and other developments
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk ...
Software-based medical devices: key regulatory requirements, IP considerations and data privacy implications
Software is increasingly being used as a medical device and in medical devices. It is crucial that businesses understand the regulations that can apply to software-based medical devices, the IP considerations if they wish to protect such devices and the privacy-related risks associated with the collection and use of data from such devices. This Insight explores each of these issues in turn. ...
M&A trends in the food and beverage sector: ESG, innovative agriculture, craft beer and plant-based alternatives
With ESG front of mind, we take a deep dive into some of the M&A trends within the food and beverage sector and outline some key factors that we expect to attract global investment in the years to come. ...
Arbitration Insights July 2022
In this inaugural Arbitration Insights, we look at the amended ICSID rules, recent decisions of the NSW Supreme Court and the Federal Court, and more. ...
New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung: assisting expert witnesses – how much is too much?
In New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung the Federal Court of Australia rejected an expert report and oral evidence from a purportedly independent expert witness, on the basis that the solicitors who retained the expert had written her report. The case is a timely reminder of best (and worst) practices in the engagement of independent expert witnesses and the importance of preserving an expert's independence. ...
Doubling of FIRB application fees
On 22 July 2022, the Government released changes to the FIRB application fee regime, in the form of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment (Fee Doubling) Regulations 2022 (Cth). The Amending Regulations provide for a doubling of FIRB application fees from 29 July 2022, we outline and comment on the fee increases. ...
In Touch: Energy industry granted interim authorisation and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
Employment and Safety: Key employment changes from 1 July 2022 and other developments
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk ...
Overview of Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...