Publications
Our experienced Infrastructure legal team regularly publishes articles and updates - the full list of publications appears below. These publications address a wide range of infrastructure issues, ranging from legislative changes and industry body activities to the effects that legal decisions can have on your operations. If you'd like to be notified when we add new infrastructure publications to the site, please go to our subscription page to sign up for email alerts or, alternatively, you can subscribe to our RSS feed.
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- 07 October 2008
Client Update: InfrastructureInfrastructure Australia has released its National Public Private Partnership Guidelines, and the methodology it will use to rank projects on the national Infrastructure Priority List. Partner John Cooper and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report
- 14 May 2008
Focus: InfrastructureIn April 2008, the Victorian Government released the Updated Standard Commercial Principles as part of its Partnerships Victoria guidance material. Partner Emma Warren, Senior Associate Claire Scanlon and Articled Clerk John-Paul Santamaria look at what will change with the updated principles
- 23 April 2008
Focus: InfrastructureAustralia's vibrant economic conditions in recent years has led to a thriving appetite for infrastructure assets. However, the recent turmoil in global equity and financial markets has coincided with a severe tightening of credit generally. This change in economic circumstances will impact on the financing and delivery of new projects and the refinancing of existing projects. Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report on the issues
- 16 August 2007
Focus: TaxThe Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No 5) Bill 2007 (Cth) was tabled in Federal Parliament today. Partner Charles Armitage outlines the significance of the Bill
- 17 July 2007
Focus: InfrastructureThe Victorian Government has released two publications that further clarify its approach to public private partnerships. The Government is continuing to develop policy in this area with a focus on providing transparency and value for money. Partner Emma Warren and Articled Clerk Kate Austin summarise the main issues in the publications
- 13 November 2006
Focus: Indonesia - InfrastructureThe Government of Indonesia held its second annual infrastructure conference in November aimed at boosting investor confidence in the Government's public private partnership program for infrastructure development. Partner Steve Pemberton and Senior Associate Cameron Negraiff report on the key outcomes of the conference
- 08 September 2006
Focus: Infrastructure AccessThe Trade Practices Amendment (National Access Regime) Act 2006 amends the current national access regime in Part IIIA of the Trade Practices Act 1974 . Partner David Brewster and Lawyers Charles Coorey and Emma Leske summarise the key provisions of the amending Act and the impact these amendments will have on access-seekers, access-providers and investors
- 03 August 2006
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Senior Associate Connie Seeto outline the recent changes to Queensland's Public Private Partnerships guidelines aimed at improving and streamlining the competitive tender process
- 14 June 2006
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report on the latest update to the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program released by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie last month
- 02 March 2006
Focus: HealthWe look at whether PPPs could help alleviate the infrastructure crisis in Queensland Health; the recommendations of the Lockhart Review on embryo research legislation; the court assessing a doctor's standard of care in relation to the Trade Practices Act; and an update on the AB v Attorney-General of the State of Victoria case
- 07 February 2006
Focus: Native TitleIn its first decision on cultural heritage management plans, the Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal demonstrated that it will recommend approval of a plan considered fair and reasonable in the circumstances. It also made important determinations on a number of contentious issues common to most CHMPs. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Strati Pantges report
- 25 November 2005
Focus: InfrastructureSenior Associate Ren Niemann and Paralegal James Nicholls report on new legislation that empowers the NSW Government to take over major infrastructure projects, and offer some clues as to how it might affect private-sector parties
- 12 July 2005
Focus: InfrastructureThe Commonwealth Government has proposed a set of reforms to the national access regime for essential infrastructure facilities. Senior Associate Louise Thomson and Lawyer Anne Tyedin look at these reforms
- 22 June 2005
Focus: InfrastructureThe Victorian Treasurer, John Brumby, has released a new policy in relation to Partnerships Victoria. Partner Peter Stewart looks at the new policy that will affect the way public private infrastructure projects are organised in Victoria
- 07 June 2005
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Krista Bowie examine the potential role of Public Private Partnerships in Thailand and highlight some of the obstacles to attracting private sector investment for such ventures. This issue is topical following the Thai Government's announcement of plans to invest almost THB2 trillion into infrastructure over the next five years
- 03 June 2005
Focus: Environment & PlanningOn 25 May 2005 a new state environmental planning policy for state significant development was gazetted in NSW. This policy makes a number of important changes to the way in which significant projects will be assessed and approved in NSW. Partner Paul Lalich and Senior Associate Felicity Rourke look at the new policy
- 10 May 2005
Focus: InfrastructureRecently, federal and state and territory governments have looked increasingly to public private partnerships as a means of delivering the necessary funding to solve a growing demand for infrastructure projects in Australia. Partner Alan Millhouse and Senior Associate Emma Warren report on some of the key Australian PPP markets
- 13 April 2005
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Articled Clerk Mark Schneider look at a recent joint study by the Asian Development Bank, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the World Bank, which highlights potentially vast opportunities for Australian companies interested in participating in infrastructure investment that has been identified as urgently needed in the East Asian region
- 14 January 2005
Focus: InfrastructureThe recently released Engineers Australia Infrastructure report card for Queensland identifies a number of areas of infrastructure deficiency in the state. Partner Alan Millhouse and Articled Clerk Kylie Weston-Scheuber look at the report in conjunction with the government's Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan
- 10 January 2005
Focus: InfrastructureA new regulatory framework for Public-Private Partnership arrangements with local government is coming into effect in NSW. Partner Alan Millhouse and Articled Clerk Kylie Weston-Scheuber look at the key features and impact of the new legislation
- 23 June 2004
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Clare Lennox consider the implications of the Federal Government's recently released strategic land transport policy, AusLink: Building Our National Transport Future
- 01 June 2004
Focus: Banking & FinanceThe United Kingdom Treasury recently released its revised guidance for Private Finance Initiative contracts. Senior Associate Georgia Quenby reports that the UK experience may increasingly influence future Australian deals
- 21 April 2004
Focus: Native TitleThe Queensland Government's new regime to protect indigenous cultural heritage began on 16 April 2004. The commencement of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and the Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 signifies the beginning of a more comprehensive regime for the recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Rochelle Spedding report
- 08 April 2004
Focus: InfrastructureVictoria's policy on public-private partnerships has been favourably assessed by an independent review, although some policy changes have been recommended. Senior Associate Emma Warren and Articled Clerk Paul Bernath examine the report's recommendations and the State Government's response
- 02 April 2004
Focus: Native TitleThe Federal Court has determined that native title rights exist over waters in the Gulf of Carpentaria, off the North West Queensland coast. However, in its judgment delivered last week (23 March 2004), the court ruled that the native title rights are non-exclusive, meaning the impact of the determination on third parties is minimal. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Rochelle Spedding report
- 24 September 2003
Focus: InfrastructureA number of hospital projects are now being considered for procurement under state PPP guidelines. Partner Adam Thatcher, Head of Allens Arthur Robinson's Social Infrastructure group, and Senior Associate, Claire Tasker, review some of the key issues that arise in the use of PPPs in the health sector
- 22 September 2003
Focus: InfrastructureThe Hong Kong Government recently released its policy position on Private Public Partnerships. Partners, Alan Millhouse and Matthew Barnard and Lawyer Clare Lennox look at the main points of the policy
- 08 July 2003
Focus: InfrastructureThe Victorian Government has released two technical notes and a 'manager's checklist' to help guide participants in Partnership Victoria projects. Partner Peter Stewart and Articled Clerk Daniel Woods consider the guidance material
- 07 July 2003
Focus: InsuranceThe Australian Government's legislative response to the withdrawal of terrorism cover in the Australian insurance market has now become law. Partners John Morgan and Dean Carrigan examine the Terrorism Insurance Act 2003
- 13 May 2003
Focus: InfrastructureOn 26 March 2003, the Northern Territory Government released for public comment its Territory Partnerships Policy Framework and draft guidance materials. Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Clare Lennox look at the latest public private partnerships (PPP) initiative
- 09 May 2003
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Clare Lennox look at the Standard & Poor's report, Credit Survey of the UK Private Finance Initiative and Public Private Partnerships, which provides a valuable insight to the evolution of PPP in the UK and credit-risk trends as the PPP market matures
- 19 February 2003
Focus: InfrastructureThe Western Australian Government has released its formal policy on private sector involvement in the provision of physical infrastructure and ancillary services in WA. Senior Associate Toby Browne-Cooper and Lawyer Kate O'Loughlin from our Infrastructure practice group identify some issues for companies considering involvement with government in WA infrastructure projects
- 13 December 2002
Focus: InfrastructureThere are a number of risks associated with the tender process under public private partnership models. Partner Alan Millhouse and Clare Lennox consider the potentially significant ramifications flowing from a recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court
- 12 December 2002
Focus: InfrastructurePartner Alan Millhouse and Clare Lennox look at the key objectives of the Commonwealth Government's recently released Green Paper on land transport infrastructure reform, AusLink: Towards the National Land Transport Plan
- 04 November 2002
Focus: InfrastructureThe Victorian Government has responded to recommendations from the Infrastructure Planning Council concerning Victoria's infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. Lawyer Clare Jones and Senior Associate Emma Warren examine the government's response, including the recommendations it endorsed and those unlikely to be implemented
- 17 September 2002
Focus: Native TitleThe Queensland Government has released consultation drafts of proposed Bills to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. As AAR Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Cathy Atkinson explain, the Bills will increase measures to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage
