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17 June 2025 - Knowledge

Why early workforce planning is crucial for renewable energy projects

#Workplace Relations & Safety, #Renewable Energy

We explore key workforce planning considerations for employers in the early stages of renewable energy projects and highlight risks to watch for when engaging labour hire workers during the high-demand construction phase.

13 June 2025 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: ICAC’s powers to institute criminal proceedings

#Government, #White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations

We explore how the NSW Court of Appeals decision in Gamage v Riashi underscores the statutory limits of Independent Commission Against Corruption’s prosecutorial powers and reinforces the distinction between its investigatory and prosecutorial functions.

13 June 2025 - Knowledge

Capital markets update: ASIC symposium highlights and fast-track IPO trial

#Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services

ASIC’s recent symposium shed light on the evolving dynamics between Australia’s public and private markets and introduced a two-year fast-track IPO trial. We share our summary of the key takeaways from the event.

16 July 2025 - Knowledge

Australian carbon markets – priorities for reform

#Transport, Shipping & Logistics, #Renewable Energy

Despite recent regulatory changes to Australia’s carbon markets, calls for a more fluid, integrated and transparent framework continue to grow. This article looks at the key priorities for reform and possible solutions for trading emission units more efficiently.

15 July 2025 - Knowledge

No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers

#Workplace Relations & Safety

A recent Federal Court decision reminds employers that section 117 of the Fair Work Act prescribes the minimum notice period but does not confer a right to terminate. Instead, that right should be expressly set out in the employment contract or otherwise there is a risk that reasonable notice will be implied.

10 July 2025 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: Ethical issues for state government lawyers

#Government

We provide a brief refresher on the ethical issues which a government lawyer may have to deal with, including providing independent advice, maintaining legal professional privilege, acting as a model litigant, and separating legal advice from policy and management advice.

09 July 2025 - Knowledge

Changes to the infrastructure provisions in the Planning Act 2016 effective from 30 June 2025

#Property, Planning & Development

We provide a short summary of the three key changes to some of the infrastructure provisions in the Planning Act 2016, brought about by the commencement of Chapter 4C of the Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 on 30 June 2025.

02 July 2025 - Knowledge

Is your business ready for Australia’s new AML/CTF regime?

#White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations, #Property, Planning & Development, #Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services

From 1 July 2026, accountants, real estate agents, legal professionals and organisations providing ‘designated services’ will need to comply with new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.

02 July 2025 - Knowledge

From sales to surveillance: New AML/CTF laws target real estate sector

#Property, Planning & Development, #White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations

Real estate agents and property developers face a 2026 compliance deadline under the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. We set out what the sector needs to know and how to prepare.

29 June 2025 - Knowledge

Residential Focus: Fast tracking housing supply – deferring compliance

#Property, Planning & Development

On 12 June 2025, adopting recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority, the NSW Government declared 20 new projects as state significant developments.

24 June 2025 - Knowledge

Workplace surveillance could be changing – what do employers need to know?

#Workplace Relations & Safety, #Data & Privacy, #Digital Economy

The technology enabling workplace surveillance is becoming more sophisticated and widespread. The Victorian Government’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has proposed 18 recommendations following its inquiry into workplace surveillance, which could prompt reform in how employers approach and manage employee monitoring.

24 June 2025 - Knowledge

Breaking silos: Building a cross-team privacy culture

#Data & Privacy, #Digital Economy

In today’s inter-connected workplace, personal information flows through every department – from HR and marketing to finance – making privacy risks a shared responsibility beyond the privacy officer.

17 June 2025 - Knowledge

Why early workforce planning is crucial for renewable energy projects

#Workplace Relations & Safety, #Renewable Energy

We explore key workforce planning considerations for employers in the early stages of renewable energy projects and highlight risks to watch for when engaging labour hire workers during the high-demand construction phase.

13 June 2025 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: ICAC’s powers to institute criminal proceedings

#Government, #White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations

We explore how the NSW Court of Appeals decision in Gamage v Riashi underscores the statutory limits of Independent Commission Against Corruption’s prosecutorial powers and reinforces the distinction between its investigatory and prosecutorial functions.

13 June 2025 - Knowledge

Capital markets update: ASIC symposium highlights and fast-track IPO trial

#Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services

ASIC’s recent symposium shed light on the evolving dynamics between Australia’s public and private markets and introduced a two-year fast-track IPO trial. We share our summary of the key takeaways from the event.

16 July 2025 - Knowledge

Australian carbon markets – priorities for reform

#Transport, Shipping & Logistics, #Renewable Energy

Despite recent regulatory changes to Australia’s carbon markets, calls for a more fluid, integrated and transparent framework continue to grow. This article looks at the key priorities for reform and possible solutions for trading emission units more efficiently.

15 July 2025 - Knowledge

No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers

#Workplace Relations & Safety

A recent Federal Court decision reminds employers that section 117 of the Fair Work Act prescribes the minimum notice period but does not confer a right to terminate. Instead, that right should be expressly set out in the employment contract or otherwise there is a risk that reasonable notice will be implied.

10 July 2025 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: Ethical issues for state government lawyers

#Government

We provide a brief refresher on the ethical issues which a government lawyer may have to deal with, including providing independent advice, maintaining legal professional privilege, acting as a model litigant, and separating legal advice from policy and management advice.

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