These temporary changes will ensure that Victoria's planning system can continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Onus of proof shifts to other secured parties to demonstrate prejudice or reliance to defeat the extension application.

Discussion of the appeal in Lavin v Toppi.

This year has seen more buyers terminating deals before completion & a greater readiness to pursue litigation in major disputes. Examples given.

A review of your PPSA registrations may uncover defects and errors that could compromise your statutory priorities.

Overview of tax changes & corporate changes to the disclosure & licensing requirements re ESSs.

Learnings from the pandemic are likely to shape the way organisations approach their future outsourcing arrangements.

ASIC said it will continue to monitor lead managers' and companies' conduct in the IPO process of mining transactions.

News on mining, energy and resources issues.

These amendments proposed by Norway are intended to minimise marine pollution and the illegal dumping of plastic waste.

Maybe not all ASX listed oil and gas companies are prepared for the significant new changes to the ASX Listing Rules.

When preparing and negotiating commercial loan documents. It is imperative that consideration is given to each clause.

This NSW case considered the quality of the legal advice provided to a guarantor and the enforceability of the guarantee.

Until more clarity is provided, ASX-listed resource companies must tread carefully in providing comparative information.

This case considered if a guarantor had a right of subrogation enabling it to be repaid before a second ranking creditor.

NSW reaffirmed its commitment to a modern slavery regime, and to achieving more harmonisation with the Commonwealth Act.

Businesses involved in the government services sector should have a strategy in place to be able to effectively respond.

A market-led proposal (MLP) can assist government to provide services, or achieve policy objectives, in a faster way.

Persons who participate in, or support, an offshore resources activity are now deemed to be within the migration zone.

Section 444GA can give effect to a company restructure to transfer shares when shareholders refuse to give consent.