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Queensland proposes a refresh of its environmental offsets framework
The Queensland Government is reviewing its environmental offsets framework, and consultation is now open on A fresh start for Queensland’s Environmental Offsets Framework (the Discussion Paper). ...
Mandatory climate-related financial reporting: lessons from the first wave and reform on the horizon
Although 'Group 1' reporters with a 30 June financial year end are yet to lodge their first mandatory sustainability reports, they can look to the experience of early Group 1 reporters for practical i ...
The evolving impact of AI and digital infrastructure on private litigation risk
Artificial intelligence is often discussed through the lens of algorithms and data, but its true ecosystem is far more expansive. Today’s AI capability is the product of an intricate value chain ...
Biosecurity in the spotlight: is your business doing everything it can to manage risk?
Biosecurity risks such as pest, weed and disease outbreaks are often firmly on the risk radar of companies, given their potential to have catastrophic impacts on businesses and impact the economy as a ...
Successfully navigating renewable energy approvals in Western Australia
Western Australia has introduced a suite of mechanisms designed to materially reduce approval timelines and streamline the path from concept to construction for renewable energy projects. With 2024 se ...
ACCR v Santos: lessons for mandatory climate reporting and the future direction of ESG litigation in Australia
On 17 February 2026, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its much-anticipated judgment in Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) v Santos Limited (Santos) [2026] FCA 96 (ACCR v S ...
Business human rights in 2026 – the bar continues to rise
The business human rights landscape has shifted noticeably over the last 12 months. While reporting on human rights issues has tightened in places, a reaction to heightened regulator and civil society ...
A guide for boards: ESG governance and reporting
This guide draws the attention of Directors to consider key questions they need to be asking their legal teams and senior management. Directors should evaluate how their organisation is managing possible risks across ESG and how they are managing their mandatory director duties. ...
Elevating ESG
Throughout significant periods of change, our banks remained resilient and a big part of our positive economic recovery. ...
Business & Human Rights
Identify, manage and mitigate business human rights risk It is expected that all companies will respect human rights. We are seeing fast-paced development of international standards and domestic laws on business human rights, and close ...