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'Tomorrow starts today?' NSW Supreme Court finds 'deeming clause' for service of notices void under security of payment legislation
Following a recent NSW Supreme Court ruling, principals and contractors are now on notice: the timing of served documents must align with statutory rules, not contractual workarounds. ...
Have your say: sweeping changes proposed to QLD environmental framework
Consultation is now open on proposed amendments to Queensland's environmental legislation. In a recently published consultation paper, the Queensland Government sets out several proposals to improve efficiency and modernise existing environmental regulatory frameworks. ...
Federal court ruling reinforces strict notice requirements under PPAs
In this Insight, we summarise the decision and outline what you need to know to avoid PPA pitfalls and uncommercial outcomes. ...
Allens advises lenders to Mission Australia on Toowoomba social housing project
The lenders will provide financing as part of the project that is underpinned by support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. 'We are thrilled to have bee ...
Allens advises Stockland consortium on Australia's largest social housing project
Two Allens teams separately advised Stockland and the community housing providers on their successful bid to deliver the project. It is anticipated that once completed, the first development ...
Queensland's new community benefit system: major implications for wind and solar farms
The Queensland Government recently released a package of materials to support its new community benefit system. The system will apply to wind farms and large-scale solar farms, with the aim of ensuring that local communities share in the economic and social benefits of renewable energy developments ...
A critical time: what's on the horizon for environmental reform and climate policy?
In the wake of the election, this is a critical time for federal environment and climate change laws, which were key areas of reform during Labor's last term but faced significant political opposition ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...
Transforming the delivery of Australian infrastructure projects
Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...
Construction law year in review and year ahead
Covered in this webinar: Panel session one: Industry trends Our panellists will discuss developments and trends in the construction and infrastructure sector – with a particular focus on the energy transition. Panel session two: Legal developments Following session one, Allens will facilitate a panel of our construction law specialists, who will discuss the key legal developments over the last 12 months, and how they may impact the industry into the future. ...