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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

Carbon Markets Building Momentum In PNG In 2026

Overview of key features of the carbon market framework in Papua New Guinea (PNG) including the Climate Change (Management) (Carbon Markets) Regulation 2025.

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

NSW Government Bulletin (In the Media, Publication, Practice and Courts, Cases and Legislation)

In the Media, Publication, Practice and Courts, Cases and Legislation.

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

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

How this framework will apply to BESS projects and what developers and local governments need to be aware of.

Australia Energy

HR

Holding Redlich

Renewable Electricity Guarantee Of Origin Certificates

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Renewable Energy Guarantee Of Origin Certificates

Australia 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

The standalone BESS: now subject to Queensland's new "social impact" planning regime

Australia Energy

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The Latest On EPBC Clean Energy Project Approvals

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

October 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Complex Renewables Projects – Past Lessons, Current Risks And Future Success

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

Queensland Energy Bill Removes Renewable Energy Targets, With A Shift To Infrastructure Focus

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Criminal record checks at work: relevance, spent convictions and privacy risks for employers

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

Contract Repudiation: What Exactly Is It?

Australia Commercial

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Stonegate Legal

Novation Of Contract In Australia

Australia Commercial

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Stonegate Legal

AI is now a WHS issue in NSW. Are employers ready?

Australia Employment

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Trading intangibles across borders: legal and regulatory considerations for Australian resource companies

Intangible inputs are now integral to how resources and energy businesses operate, optimise and expand.

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2025

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia Sets 2035 Emissions Reduction Target

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Unlocking value: Renewable energy projects on South Australian farms

Australia Energy

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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

Transforming Queensland's Energy Landscape

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New social impact and community benefit requirements begin for large-scale wind and solar development

Australia Environment

HR

Holding Redlich

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Transforming Queensland's Energy Landscape

The amendments mean that for development applications for material change of use for a wind farm or a large-scale solar farm (defined as having a maximum instantaneous electricity...

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New social impact and community benefit requirements begin for large-scale wind and solar development

New QLD laws from 18 July 2025 require social impact assessments & community benefit deals for large wind & solar farm projects.

Australia Environment

HR

Holding Redlich

Major Changes Announced For Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Process

Since Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's last update on the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) in May 2024, the Commonwealth Government has announced key changes to the upcoming indicative tender rounds for 2025.

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NSW Releases Strategic Benefit Payment Guidelines For Hosting Transmission Infrastructure

The NSW Government has committed to implementing the Strategic Benefit Payment (SBP) scheme, which will see eligible landholders receive payments for hosting transmission infrastructure.

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – June 2025

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Environment and Climate Regulation Comparative Guide

Environment and Climate Regulation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Environment

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Maddocks

Powering Change - Legal Milestones And Renewable Energy's Path Forward

2024 laid the groundwork for an ambitious energy transition, with initiatives including Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024...

Australia Energy

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Moulis Legal

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

In late 2020, the NSW Government unveiled its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap to replace coal-fired power with renewable energy, focusing on developing Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).

Australia Energy

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FTI Consulting

Unlocking opportunities in Australia's low-carbon future

Explores five key themes that are central to Australia's journey toward a greener economy.

Australia Energy

HR

Holding Redlich

Project Revitalised: Securing Renewable Energy For Southeast Asia.

Australia Energy

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FTI Consulting

Energy Transition In The Construction And Infrastructure Industry

Worldwide Energy

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Jones Day

Hold-up On Australia's Road To Net Zero

Australia Energy

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Moulis Legal

Australia second in cleantech growth – tips for in-house counsel

Australia Energy

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Spruson & Ferguson

Legal and social licence considerations for nuclear energy in Australia

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Power To The Plough

Australia Energy

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FTI Consulting

Proposed New Australian Hydrogen Production Incentives And Support

Australia Energy

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K&L Gates LLP

Locking In The Green Energy Transition: Hydrogen Ready For Takeoff, Or A Reality Check?

Worldwide Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Australia's 2024-2025 Federal Budget: Supporting Opportunities For Investment In The Energy Transition

Australia Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Future made in Australia (FMIA): Federal Budget commitments to energy transition and critical minerals

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Federal Budget 24-25 "Future Made in Australia" features for cleantech

Australia Energy

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Spruson & Ferguson

Consultation vital for new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act regulations

Australia Energy

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Public Consultation Open: Proposed Offshore Wind Zone In The Indian Ocean Off The Bunbury Region, Western Australia

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Infrastructure and renewable energy in 2024: key trends to watch

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Clean Fuel Of The Future: Policy And Legislation Shaping Australia's Hydrogen Industry

Australia Energy

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Jones Day

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

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FTI Consulting

How can Corporate PPAs deliver Europes renewable ambitions?

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Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

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