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Full Court dismisses Port of Newcastle access appeal
The Full Federal Court has dismissed the Port of Newcastles application for review of the Australian Competition Tribunals decision to declare the Ports shipping channel service under the National Access Regime The Full Courts decision confirms the interpretation of the current declaration criteria ...
Abolition of the 457 visa program - what this means for employers
The Turnbull Government announced on 18 April 2017 that it is abolishing its 457 visa program and replacing it with a new Temporary Skill Shortage visa program Implementation of the visa reforms commenced immediately and are to be completed in March 2018 Partner Veronica Siow provides a snapshot of ...
Franchisors and holding companies liable under Vulnerable Workers Bill
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill that will make franchisors liable for breaches of employment law by franchisees Partner Simon Dewberry and Managing Associate Andrew Stirling report ...
Allens advises Public Transport Victoria on myki re-tendering
In one of the largest and most complex government tender processes in Australia, Allens has advised Public Transport Victoria on the competitive tender for the operation of the myki ticketing syste ...
Allens advises Pacific Hydro on global funding platform
Allens has advised Pacific Hydro on the implementation of a new $670 million global funding platform to provide financing across a portfolio of renewable energy assets throughout Australia and Chil ...
Investor-state dispute settlement and the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement
The Australian and Chinese governments have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement that will reduce tariff barriers on the majority of Australian exports to China The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that the treaty will include an investor-state dispute ...
Allens advises senior financiers on Ventura Bus Company refinancing
Allens has advised a syndicate of senior lenders on the refinancing of Ventura Bus Company's existing debt facilities, which included senior debt, mezzanine debt and third ranking notes. The ...
Allens advises Queensland Government on major solar project
Allens has advised the Queensland Government (Economic Development Queensland) on the lease of up to 1250 hectares of underutilised state-owned land for one of Australia's largest solar development ...
Digital First: Government releases alpha Digital Service Standard
The Australian Government has released its alpha Digital Service Standard which establishes criteria that all Australian digital government services must meet to ensure they are simpler faster and easier to use ...
Abolition of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target
The Victorian State Government has announced the closure of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Scheme at the end of 2015 which will remove the annual obligation of large energy retailers to surrender energy efficiency certificates as well as the financial benefits provided by the scheme for ...