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Freedom to Feta – where is Australia headed on geographical indications?
Insight 10 Dec 2019

With negotiations underway for the free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union (the A-EU FTA), Australian businesses that produce, buy or sell EU and non-EU food, agricultural goods and spirit drinks have to confront the possibility that Australia will agree to give much stronger protection to the names of hundreds of EU products that indicate their geographical origin. We look at some of the key issues in the EU's proposal that would impact Australian businesses' operations and IP portfolios, and consider some of the agreed compromise positions in the EU's other recent FTAs. ...

Australian Human Rights Commission proposes mandatory human rights approach for artificial intelligence
Insight 31 Jan 2020

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has published a discussion paper on proposals to legislate for a human rights approach to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. If adopted by the Australi ...

Allens advises Archer Capital on sale of Healthe Care
News 08 Dec 2015

Allens has advised Archer Capital on its proposed divestment of private hospital business Healthe Care to China's Luye Medical Group. Healthe Care is Australia's third largest private hospital ...

Allens advises Public Transport Victoria on myki re-tendering
News 14 Jul 2016

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 ...

Dixon Hospitality says cheers to Beer DeLuxe
News 22 Aug 2016

Allens has advised Dixon Hospitality on its acquisition of the Beer DeLuxe venues in NSW and Victoria. Dixon has acquired six venues including those in the entertainment precincts of King Street ...

Allens hosts RegTech Association launch as corporate partner
News 31 Mar 2017

The RegTech Association, a first-of-its-kind industry body designed to promote Australia's growing regulatory technology industry, has launched with Allens as one of its corporate sponsors. Hosted ...

Allens advises Healthe Care on two major acquisitions
News 08 May 2017

Allens has advised leading Australian private hospital operator Healthe Care Australia in relation to the acquisition of ASX-listed Pulse Health Limited and three hospitals in the Illawarra region ...

Allens advises Westpac on zipMoney investment
News 15 Aug 2017

Allens has advised Westpac on its $40 million investment in listed Fintech zipMoney. The deal includes a $40 million equity investment, a grant of up to 9.8 million performance options and a ...

Allens helps deliver a healthy hospital outcome
News 11 Sep 2017

Allens has advised the Plenary Health consortium on the expansion of the existing Casey Hospital through a series of transactions that closed late last week. The expansion will significantly increa ...

Allens partner to chair energy efficiency review
News 22 Jan 2018

Allens Partner and Head of Innovation Anna Collyer will lead the Australian Government's review into the legislation that regulates the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment. Ms Collyer wil ...

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