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Are you a large fuel user looking to manage your carbon liability?
The opportunity for large fuel users to opt in to the CPM is available for the first time in the 2013-14 financial year.
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Confusion reigns over local government emissions under the Carbon Price Mechanism
Local councils and Senate Estimates Committees are unsure about potential liability for emissions from landfill waste.Clayton Utz - Article
ASIC looks at relaxing financial requirements for issuers of electricity derivatives
The consultation paper proposes to simplify financial requirements of AFS licensees who trade electricity derivatives.Clayton Utz - Article
ASX finalises enhanced disclosure rules for mining and oil and gas companies
The ASX imposes additional reporting obligations on listed mining and oil and gas exploration and production companies.Clayton Utz - Article
Financial Systems Inquiry gets underway
Submissions on the first round of consultations for the Financial System Inquiry are due by 31 March 2014.Clayton Utz - Article
Retail trading of Government Bonds moves a step closer
ASIC's consultation paper is the latest step in the development of a deep and active retail bond market in Australia.Clayton Utz - Article
The South Australian Budget Bill finally receives Royal Assent
South Australia has abolished stamp duties on all non-real property transactions.Clayton Utz - Article
Administrators' remuneration: proportionality as a test of reasonableness
A court will not blindly accept time-based remuneration, but prefers to consider the proportionality of the remuneration.Clayton Utz - Article
From Red to Black: the Australian restructuring market in FY2016: Year in review
We aim to provide you with expert commentary on key restructuring trends in FY16 and outline our expectations for FY17.Clayton Utz - Article
Australian copyright law under review
There's now some more certainty about the Australian Government's review of copyright law.Clayton Utz - Article
Court changes its tune on internet-streamed radio
Copyright owners can claim a separate royalty for songs played in a radio program that is simulcast over the internet.Clayton Utz - Article
IP laws are OK, but reforms are needed for public-private research collaborations, says ACIP
ACIP has made six recommendations for the framework and policies in which to negotiate and conduct these collaborations.Clayton Utz - Article
Agricultural export legislation – the Federal Government is seeking your views
Consultation with new legislation is now underway on the future shape of Australia's agricultural export framework.Clayton Utz - Article
Privacy Act overhaul now passed, so it's time to get ready
Organisations in Australia that are regulated by the Privacy Act need to review and update their privacy compliance.Clayton Utz - Article
Concept development applications to take centre stage in NSW
The amendments provide comfort to many developers and consent authorities, especially those with Sydney city projects.Clayton Utz - Article
NSW Government releases form of supporting statement to accompany Security of Payment Act payment claims
The requirement to provide a supporting statement was introduced last year.Clayton Utz - Article
Reinstatement of state heritage referral trigger in Queensland
The Government proposes to reinstate a trigger for development applications on land adjoining a State heritage place.Clayton Utz - Article
Review of Queensland security of payment (SOP) legislation - Last chance to make your views known
The discussion paper raises issues which could have far-reaching consequences for those in the construction industry.Clayton Utz - Article
The amendments to Queensland's Building and Construction Industry Payment Act start TODAY
The amended Act applies to existing contracts.Clayton Utz - Article
The national SOP scheme: Time to act for all construction industry participants
Just how the new Federal scheme interfaces with State and Territory SOP legislation is critical to any new proposal.Clayton Utz