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Update: Diesel shortage in Australia: EFA underwriting announced, but contractors are still not "essential users"

Recent EFA announcement does not change the risk landscape for major projects. Key takeaways discussed here.

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Temporary Disconformity In Building Defects: Myth, Not Law

The "temporary disconformity" argument in construction disputes suggests that defective work identified before practical completion is not a breach while the builder retains a contractual right...

Australia Government

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Swaab

What lies ahead for the public sector in 2026

Contains on-demand recordings for the NSW Government Lawyers Annual CLE Series. Each session accounting for 1 CPD unit.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The future of the Data Availability and Transparency Act: Insights from the Final review

Review recommends the DAT Act not be allowed to sunset. Significant amendments are required to ensure that the law provides a clear authorising pathway that enables better sharing of Australian Government data.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Diesel shortage in Australia: what EPC and major contractors must do now

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Delivering Defence Infrastructure In Australia's Decisive Decade

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Entering Australia's defence market: What the Hanwha-Austal decision reveals about Foreign Investment Clearance

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Tree removal does not equal refusal

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Automated decision‑making and public reporting: Lessons for government agencies

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Residential Activation Fund Round 2 – Key legal issues to consider in negotiating funding

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Consultation begins for NSW Government's new native title policy

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Removal from WhatsApp groups used for rostering can amount to dismissal

Australia About Mondaq

GC

Gilchrist Connell

NSW Long Service Leave: Key Takeaways From The Updated Guidance

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

And the record greenwashing penalty goes to…

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 30 Psychosocial Health In Times Of Workplace Change (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

Entering Australia's defence market: What the Hanwha-Austal decision reveals about Foreign Investment Clearance

For foreign investors prepared to engage seriously with the process, the pathway exists. The key is understanding what it actually involves, and planning accordingly.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Tax Bites EP17: High Court Validates Foreign Surcharge Land Taxes: Implications And Analysis (Podcast)

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Tax Bites podcast, Isaac Morgan, Mark Peters and Toby Eggleston discuss the recent Australian High Court decision in G Global against the Commissioner of State Revenue.

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Public Policy In The Private Sector: Is Your Business Complying With Australian Sanctions Laws?

In an increasingly complex geo-political environment, the Australian Government appears to have demonstrated greater commitment to the enforcement of sanctions under Australian law.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The geoeconomic era: investing in a world defined by strategy and security

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Regulators looming large

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australia's sustainable finance taxonomy: a new standard for green and transition finance

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australian Treasury Reports Faster Foreign Investment Application Processing; Finance And Insurance Sector Most Attractive For Foreign Investment

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

Investment Treaty Arbitration: Information And Communication Sector

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Personal Responsibility, Corporate Liability and Criminality: An Australian Perspective on the New UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence

Australia Government

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

The growth of AI use amongst government agencies

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit published a report regarding its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities.

Australia Technology

HR

Holding Redlich

Tree removal does not equal refusal

Sydney Building Group demonstrates how the provision of detailed expert evidence and strategic design overcame Council concerns of tree removal and vegetation impacts.

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Automated decision‑making and public reporting: Lessons for government agencies

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has recently reviewed how transparent Australian Government agencies are regarding their use of ADM processes.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

Australia Government

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Swaab

The Daily Mail Reports The Wesley Mission Has Reignited The Australia Day Public Holiday Debate With An Offer Of An Alternative Date

Australia Government

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Swaab

Document Production In The Royal Commission On Antisemitism And Social Cohesion

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Preparing Australian Universities For A New Era Of Accountability

Australia Government

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KordaMentha

NSW Government Bulletin: Opportunity for climate resilience under proposed NSW planning reforms (In the media, In practice and courts, Publication and Legislation)

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

Delivering Defence Infrastructure In Australia's Decisive Decade

With ongoing wars in the Middle East (Iran-US/Israel) and Ukraine, geopolitical tensions between the US and China and the rules-based order under significant strain...

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

The AML/CTF regime will be extended to a variety of Tranche 2 services from July 2026 onwards.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Playing By New Rules: AUSTRAC's Growing Reach In 2026

Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included...

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Getting ready to enrol with AUSTRAC: anti-money laundering Tranche 2 entities guide

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On The Upcoming Commencement Of The AML/CTF Regime For Tranche 2 Entities In Australia

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AML/CTF Reforms - Tranche 1 Portal

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AUSTRAC Regulatory Priorities 2025-2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Is Your AML/CTF Officer Fit And Proper?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Temporary Disconformity In Building Defects: Myth, Not Law

The "temporary disconformity" argument in construction disputes suggests that defective work identified before practical completion is not a breach while the builder retains a contractual right...

Australia Government

S

Swaab

Delivering Defence Infrastructure In Australia's Decisive Decade

With ongoing wars in the Middle East (Iran-US/Israel) and Ukraine, geopolitical tensions between the US and China and the rules-based order under significant strain...

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Residential Activation Fund Round 2 – Key legal issues to consider in negotiating funding

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Unlocking surplus government land for new housing in Queensland

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Australian Government Passes New Hate Crime Legislation: What Businesses Should Know

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

High Court clarifies the tort of private nuisance as it applies to statutory authorities

Australia Litigation

BN

Barry Nilsson

Preparing Australian Universities For A New Era Of Accountability

Australia Government

K

KordaMentha

Public Policy In The Private Sector: Is Your Business Complying With Australian Sanctions Laws?

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

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Latest Videos

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Interview with Professor Simon Rice: Sydney law professor sues NSW police

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

How should Australia combat modern slavery? (Video)

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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