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SoCI Act 2.0: Sweeping reforms proposed to Australia's critical infrastructure framework
The Federal Government has released a Consultation Paper proposing the most significant reforms to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) since its introduction. We examine the key reforms, their potential impact on regulated entities and why organisations should engage. ...
Australia's new unfair trading practices regime: what businesses need to know
Federal Parliament has passed new laws introducing a general prohibition on unfair trading practices, and specific obligations targeting drip pricing and subscriptions. The Australian Consumer Law (th ...
Board skills in focus: emerging trends in disclosure and ASX governance developments
The new Advisory Group on Corporate Governance (the AGCG) is currently considering proposed revisions to the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (the ...
Alstef sows doubt on security requirements for unfixed goods and materials
In this Insight, we explore how the Alstef decision may affect the treatment of unfixed goods and materials, challenging long-standing contractual approaches to security and progress payments. ...
Allens advises SeaTown and Vietnam Oman Investment on US$255 million Vinpearl investment
The investment is one of the few large-scale structured equity investments in a Vietnamese listed company, using convertible dividend preference shares. 'This transaction demonstrates the increasin ...
WA Court of Appeal reinforces strict timeframe to respond to SOPA payment claim
In Co-Operative Bulk Handling v Martinus Rail, the Western Australian Court of Appeal confirmed that the time an emailed payment claim is made or given under the Building and Construction (Security of ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Notified, stayed, stale—new voiding rules in Australia’s merger regime require a closer look
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill to amend the new mandatory merger notification regime. The changes address two of the regime's most contentious aspects: the automatic voiding of acquisiti ...
Allens advises European Energy on project financing for Winton North solar and battery hybrid project
The project comprises a 130MW solar farm and a 100MW / 220MWh battery energy storage system and will be financed by Commerzbank AG, Singapore Branch and Société Générale and is backed by power ...
APRA to overhaul governance standards
APRA is consulting on a new draft Prudential Standard CPS 510 Governance, which is slated to replace existing prudential standards for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees and impose heigh ...