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Adani clears latest hurdle in Carmichael Mine approval
The Supreme Court of Queensland has upheld the decision of the Chief Executive of the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection to issue an environmental authority for the Carmichael Mine In dismissing an application for judicial review by one of the mines objectors the Supreme ...
Employment Law
In this issue we look at the Fair Work Ombudsmans decision to prosecute a sham contracting offence even after the employer had rectified the underpayments the enforceability of post-employment restraint of trade clauses how a new ABCC will look like after its journey through the Senate and the ...
Australian Consumer Law Review - proposed reforms
Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand has released its final report on the review of the Australian Consumer Law ACL recommending a range of reforms to strengthen protections for consumers and businesses We look at the proposed reforms and the implications for your business if they are accepted ...
Banks set to grin and BEAR new measures to improve individual accountability
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the domestic banking sectors accountability the Federal Government recently announced a series of measures to join the ongoing global push seeking to improve measures for individual accountability for misconduct The proposed Banking Executives Accountability ...
Employment & Safety
In this issue we look at the Fair Work Commissions support for unpaid domestic violence leave and casual conversion clauses an unfair dismissal following a breach of a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy proposed WHS amendments in Queensland and another enterprise agreement is terminated ...
Allens appoints infrastructure partner in Queensland
Allens has appointed infrastructure specialist Nicholas Ng as a partner in the firm's Brisbane office. Mr Ng has been involved in some of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia a ...
Allens advises CCCI on John Holland acquisition
Allens is advising CCCC International Holdings on its proposed acquisition of one of Australia's leading engineering and contracting services providers, John Holland, from Leighton Holdings. CCCI i ...
Allens advises on first construction contract for WestConnex project
Allens has advised WestConnex Delivery Authority on the first construction contract for the WestConnex road project, being the widening of Sydney's M4 motorway. Under the contract, signed last week ...
Allens tops global infrastructure project finance tables
Allens has topped the global table as the leading legal adviser for infrastructure project finance deals in 2014. Allens topped the 'Global Infrastructure Project Finance Legal Adviser Ranking' in ...
Allens advises EDL on acquisition of Cullerin Range wind farm
Allens has advised Energy Developments Pty Limited ( EDL ) on its purchase of the 30MW Cullerin Range wind farm for $72 million from Origin Energy Limited. EDL is an international provider of low ...