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Major NSW planning reform announced
Last week, a draft bill proposing major amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) was tabled in NSW Parliament. While much of the planning reform this year ...
Pumped hydro: current projects in development across Australia
Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of planning and procurement. ...
EPBC Act reforms—progress in the Government's first 100 days
The reforms to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (the EPBC Act) have been the subject of significant industry consultation in recent weeks. As the reform ...
Doing business in 2024: geopolitics and global economic forces
Covered in this webinar: Allens Practice Leader, Funds, Super & Financial Services, Marc Kemp, and Head of Energy, Kate Axup, will be joined by our guest Dr Meghan O'Sullivan, Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School. This discussion will focus on: the geopolitical climate, a global snapshot; and how geopolitics are driving shifts in the energy transition, and implications for businesses. ...
Federal environmental reform: recasting the EPBC Act
Australia's national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is 25 years old and undergoing once-in-a-generation reform. Contributing to the reform process, Allens brings a practical perspective on how these changes are evolving and implications for businesses seeking certainty for their developments. ...
Build to rent: from 'nice-to-have' to 'must-have'
Build-to-rent (BTR) is one of the most effective keys to alleviating Australia's housing crisis. It can provide a significant amount of housing supply nationally and at speed, in an environment where demand is growing and supply is shrinking. ...
Financing sustainability – a guide to green and sustainable finance in Australia
One of the most significant developments in the loan markets over the past year or so has been the rapid increase in the use of green and sustainable financing products. These include sustainability-linked loans, green loans, social loans ...
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. ...
Transforming the delivery of Australian infrastructure projects
Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...
Human rights litigation: emerging trends and mitigation strategies in key jurisdictions
In recent years, human rights litigation has become an increasingly prominent concern in business supply chains, as interested parties seek to hold to account companies who fail to address human rights issues in their supply chains, both legally and reputationally. In conjunction with Linklaters, this webinar considers key litigation trends in human rights litigation against businesses in Australia, the EU, the US and the UK including key cases, the means by which claims are already been brought in these jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to mitigate litigation risk in this area. ...