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Productivity Commission's proposed alternate default models for superannuation
In the latest and undoubtedly most significant of its reports into the design of default superannuation arrangements in Australia the Productivity Commission yesterday released its Draft Report in relation to Superannuation Alternative Default Models Partner Geoff Sanders of the Allens ...
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 ...
Report: Australia's foreign investment regime - budget changes relating to solar and wind farms
In the 2017 Budget the Australian Government flagged a number of changes to Australias foreign investment regime including clarifying the treatment of solar and wind farms under the regime ...
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 ...
Planning for the future of South-East Queensland
On 11 August 2017, the State Government released the third statutory regional plan and the first regional paln to take effect under the new Queensland Planning Act 2016 for the South-East Queensland region, titled Shaping SEQ. ...
Draft whistleblower legislation puts onus on big business
Big business should be aware of mandatory publishing requirements for whistleblower policies and a reverse onus of proof for compensation which is among a raft of whistleblower reforms contained in draft legislation released following a Senate inquiry report Partner Rachel Nicolson and Associate ...
Allens advises BAE on $35bn Australian Navy shipbuilding program
Allens has advised BAE Systems on its involvement in the Commonwealth's $35 billion Hunter class frigate ( HCF ) shipbuilding program for the Royal Australian Navy. Signed by the Minister for ...
Allens helps pave way on Australia's largest urban road project
Allens has advised the Federal Government on a $2 billion concessional loan for the second stage of Australia's largest urban road project, WestConnex. The Commonwealth funding of the project ...
Allens advises G4S on Port Phillip Prison extension
Allens has advised G4S Correctional Services (Australia) Pty Ltd on the renegotiation and extension of its operating contract at the Port Phillip Prison. The extension reflects current contracting ...
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 ...