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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

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

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Worldwide Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tomago Aluminium Smelter - Another Rescue Package For Large Energy Consumers

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Energy

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Planning Rules Changed For Development Of BESS In Queensland

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Water Cooler Chat: What You Need To Know About Proposed RMA Reform

New Zealand Energy

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

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

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Latest On EPBC Clean Energy Project Approvals

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Newmont Canada: The Federal Court Of Australia Considers The Meaning Of 'Real Property' For Tax Purposes In A Mining Context

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

It Depends – Update on what is happening with Div 296 tax

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Employment law changes you should know about in 2026

Australia Employment

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Jewell Hancock

ASIC's Updated Guidance On Digital Assets

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Insights into purchasing creditor claims in an Insolvency process with Mitch Taylor

Australia Insolvency

CP

Cathro & Partners

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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Renewables

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

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

AO

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

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

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

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tomago Aluminium Smelter - Another Rescue Package For Large Energy Consumers

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Energy

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Energy Law

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

CC

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

KL

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

AO

A&O Shearman

Gas Market Review Report And Fundamental Reforms Ahead

Worldwide Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Worldwide Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tomago Aluminium Smelter - Another Rescue Package For Large Energy Consumers

Australia Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Water

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Water Cooler Chat: What You Need To Know About Proposed RMA Reform

New Zealand will benefit most if the new system is both workable and enduring.

New Zealand Energy

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Is it legal for me to pump water from the river? – laws governing water use in NSW

Complex laws governing water use in NSW are comprised of both Commonwealth and state-based legislation.

Australia Energy

S

Stacks Law Firm

Developers Must Meet Improved Sustainability Standards In NSW

Australia Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's New Register Of Foreign Ownership Of Australian Assets Commences On July 1, 2023

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

Environmental Law Enforcement In WA Is On The Uptick

Australia Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inside Arbitration: Future Fuel – How Will Hydrogen Disputes Be Resolved?

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New water usage rates for Christchurch: How it works, who it affects, and who is exempt from these fees

New Zealand Energy

CL

Cavell Leitch

The new federal government plan to safeguard the Murray-Darling Basin

Australia Energy

HR

Holding Redlich

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Utilities

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

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

Water Cooler Chat: What You Need To Know About Proposed RMA Reform

New Zealand will benefit most if the new system is both workable and enduring.

New Zealand Energy

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Nuclear law: Could Australia go nuclear?

Australia Energy

HR

Holding Redlich

Nuclear energy in Australia: a regulatory roadmap to inform decision-making

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The inconvenient truth about sustainability

Australia Energy

MA

Moore Australia

More Resource Management Act reform on the horizon

New Zealand Energy

CL

Cavell Leitch

GEO 2017: new registration requirements for non-licensed electricity providers in Victoria

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

What is news in planning and environment? 6th December 2017

Australia Environment

HR

Holding Redlich

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Latest Videos

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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

Mine streaming series

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Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

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