ArticleGreater flexibility for petroleum industry in QueenslandThe Land and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014 makes a range of changes affecting petroleum explorers and producers.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
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ArticleIndustry input requested for the Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin and Certification Scheme (GO Scheme) for AustraliaAn internationally aligned GO Scheme will promote international trade and the Department is striving towards this goal. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
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ArticleKeeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2025Our monthly ESG bulletin provides a targeted snapshot of key developments we see as reflecting the "must know" trends in the Australian market.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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ArticleGlobal energy outlook 2017The outlook foresees an upside for coal and gas reserves, happy days for renewables, and a glimmer of hope for uranium.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
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ArticleOff again, on again: Foreign workers in the offshore resources sector now require visasNon-citizens working on offshore projects fall within the operation of the Migration Act. so require visas to take part.AustraliaImmigrationCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleEnsuring effective stakeholder consultation following Santos v TipakalippaThis decision could have wide-reaching implications for other resources and energy projects, offshore and onshore.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleReport on Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 due soon in QueenslandA progress update on the bill, a refresher on its purposes and a summary of consultation feedback.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSecuring our energy future: Practical considerations of the Finkel ReportThis is a brief look at some key recommendations of the Finkel Report with practical thoughts about its implementation.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleSocial Capital - The New Currency For Queensland Wind And SolarThe Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 will introduce a powerful new planning regime. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMoulis Legal
ArticleConstruction & Infrastructure - What's news - 14 October 2015This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to construction and infrastructure.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
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