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Mandatory Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme: What You Need To Know

On 7 May 2026, the Federal Government announced a mandatory domestic gas reservation scheme, to be legislated through Parliament.

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Put A 'PEP' In Your Step: NSW Introduces Clean Energy Approval Reforms To Speed Up Delivery

Renewable energy generation, battery storage and transmission infrastructure projects are key winners under targeted reforms designed to secure faster planning assessment outcomes.

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fuel, Friction, And Forward Planning

With ongoing volatility in the fuel markets, tightening global supply chains, and persistent inflation, the operating environment for Australian businesses is becoming increasingly uncertain.

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Worrells

Data Centre Projects In Australia—the Race To Prioritisation, Accelerating AI Workloads

Australia has introduced a prioritisation framework for data centre and AI compute projects through Commonwealth Expectations that will influence regulatory approvals and project sequencing.

Australia Technology

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A&O Shearman

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – April 2026

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fuel Costs, ATO Debt, And Your Options

Australia Energy

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Worrells

War, Fuel Shock, And Road Transport Assistance From The Fair Work Commission

Australia Energy

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Worrells

Australia's New Renewable Energy Certificate Regime — What Your Organisation Needs To Know (Part 1)

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

For Australian Business, The Real Energy Risk Is A Fuel-resilience Plan That Begins And Ends With Crisis Response.

Australia Energy

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AlixPartners

Australia's New Renewable Energy Certificate Regime — Changes To Power Purchase Agreements (Part 2)

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

NSW Government Releases Data Centre Industry Consultation Paper On Industry Growth And AI Infrastructure

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

New National Interest Framework For Data Centres And AI Infrastructure In Australia

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

A Perfect Storm For Australian SMEs: Fuel Costs, Interest Rates And ATO Debt Squeezing Margins In 2026

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

Federal Court Of Australia Dismisses Landmark Greenwashing Case Against Santos

Australia Energy

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A&O Shearman

Who, What, Where, With William Head (Video)

Australia Law Performance

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Cooper Grace Ward

ADR In Personal Injury Claims: A Comparison Between The Approach In England And Wales And Queensland, Australia (Podcast)

Australia Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

New Hate Speech Laws: What Your Business Needs To Know

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

What Is The 2026 Ban On Credit Card Surcharges?

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

Struggling With Personal Debts (Video)

Australia Insolvency

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Worrells

Australia's data centre boom needs an energy plan

If Australia fails to resolve the power equation, we risk slowing AI adoption, delaying cloud migration and pushing investment offshore.

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australian Sanctions: Navigating The Waters Of 2025 And Charting The Course For 2026 Across The Asia Pacific

Australia's autonomous sanctions regime has continued to evolve over the past 12 months. Driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions, increased global coordination and a commitment...

Australia International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Refinancings And High Energy Costs Set To Drive Australian Restructurings In The Year Ahead (Podcast)

Australia's restructuring prospects are being shaped by higher refinancing costs and pressures in the country's energy system. Deal execution will also depend on regulatory clearance...

Australia Insolvency

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A&O Shearman

Gas Market Review Report And Fundamental Reforms Ahead

The Australian Government's Gas Market Review Report (December 2025) calls for fundamental reform of the East Coast gas market to address forecast supply...

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Plugs Big Batteries Into The Community Benefit And Social Impact Framework

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

Renewable Electricity Guarantee Of Origin Certificates

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Renewable Energy Guarantee Of Origin Certificates

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating The US-Australia Critical Minerals Corridor – Five Essential Insights (Video)

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tomago Aluminium Smelter - Another Rescue Package For Large Energy Consumers

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Planning Rules Changed For Development Of BESS In Queensland

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Offshore Decommissioning And Financial Assurance In Australia - Reform Is Back On The Agenda. Consultation Now Open

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Latest On EPBC Clean Energy Project Approvals

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Gas Market Review Consultation

Worldwide Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech Innovations – First Steps

Australia Energy

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Spruson & Ferguson

Offshore Decommissioning And Financial Assurance In Australia - Reform Is Back On The Agenda. Consultation Now Open

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has published a consultation paper titled 'Offshore decommissioning and financial assurances reforms' dated 19 November 2025 (Consultation Paper).

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Latest On EPBC Clean Energy Project Approvals

Our analysis of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) Public Portal has shown improvements in the timeframes for controlled action decisions...

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Gas Market Review Consultation

In this paper, we have summarised the key themes arising from public submissions on the Gas Market Review. We have not mentioned each individual submission or all content exhaustively.

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech Innovations – First Steps

Australia is at a pivotal moment in clean technology development, driven by aligned international and domestic initiatives.

Australia Energy

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Spruson & Ferguson

NSW Clean Energy Approvals Greater Source Of Delay Than Federal EPBC, As Wind Farm Approval Costs Reach Up To $100 Million: Survey

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Bridging The Gap: Clear Investment Conditions Crucial To Powering Australia's Energy Transition

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) today released new insights warning that Australia's $120+[1] billion clean energy transition risks stalling unless urgent action is taken to improve investment...

Australia Energy

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Alvarez & Marsal

Australia's $120B+ Clean Energy Transition At Risk

New A&M insights warn that Australia's $120+ billion clean energy transition could stall without urgent policy reform to boost investor confidence and reduce market risk.

Australia Energy

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Alvarez & Marsal

Building The Future: Construction And The Energy Transition

Building the Future: Construction and the Energy Transition 2025 (UK & EMEA) addresses the evolving legal landscape in the UK and EMEA, as the regions' construction industries continue to adapt...

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Emerging Disputes Trends In The Energy Transition: Strategic Considerations For Boards And Senior Leadership

Australia's energy transition is giving rise to new and complex risks for businesses.

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2025

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia Sets 2035 Emissions Reduction Target

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Mitigate, Measure, Report: Proposed Reforms To NSW Environment Protection Licences For High Emitting Facilities

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The EPBC Act Is Up For Review Again. A Few Tweaks Could Make It Much Better

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Major Expansion Of The Capacity Investment Scheme. What It Means For Your Project

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New Community Benefit Agreements For Queensland Renewables Projects

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

June 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Strategy

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K&L Gates LLP

DCCEEW Consultation Materials - Sea Dumping And Offshore CCS

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Transforming Queensland's Energy Landscape

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Major Changes Announced For Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Process

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NSW Releases Strategic Benefit Payment Guidelines For Hosting Transmission Infrastructure

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – June 2025

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Social Capital - The New Currency For Queensland Wind And Solar

Australia Energy

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Moulis Legal

Federal election energy policies: could a new east coast gas policy trigger foreign investor claims?

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Ocean Energy Surges Towards Commercialisation

Australia Energy

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Marks & Clerk

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Clearance Achieved: Securing Regulatory Approval For NSW's First Renewable Energy Zone (Video)

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FTI Consulting

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