ArticleStreamlining changes to the Queensland environmental assessment bilateral agreementThe Federal Environment Minister has invited comment on draft amendments to the existing assessment bilateral agreement.AustraliaEnvironmentClayton Utz
ArticleWA land-owners might soon have clearer idea of their responsibilities for contaminated landWestern Australian land-owners will soon have more clarity about their responsibilities under the Contaminated Sites Act.AustraliaEnvironmentClayton Utz
ArticleASIC ventures back into the poolASIC's review into broker dark pools comes as investigations into dark pool trading venues gain momentum worldwide.AustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleFinancial market infrastructure regulation: Proposals for reform in AustraliaA key driver of reform in the Australian OTC derivatives markets is to maintain Australian regulatory control.AustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleProjects InsightsWelcome to the final edition of Projects Insights for 2009, in which we'll look at the trends past, present and future in infrastructureAustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleRefinements to LCR cashflow assumptions under the final APS 210The cashflow assumptions in the final APS 210 adopt those in the Basel III liquidity framework, with some changes.AustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleReserve Bank of Australia sets annual fee for committed liquidity facilityFor providing commitments under the CLF, the RBA will charge an annual fee based on the size of the commitment.AustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleWhen is a penalty clause not a penalty clause?The High Court case held that a clause can be a penalty clause even if it is not triggered by a breach of the contract. AustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleNew Royal Adelaide Hospital Project: a state-of-the-art hospitalDiscusses the New Royal Adelaide Hospital Project.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesClayton Utz
ArticleNew foreign investment regime introduced into ParliamentThe Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 and associated legislation have been introduced.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorClayton Utz
ArticleReview of Queensland public sector whistle-blower protection regime - the half-time scoreSix key issues have been raised in the review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act, as requiring further consideration.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorClayton Utz
ArticleAustralian DVD Pirate GaoledAn importer and seller of pirated DVDs was sentenced to nine months in gaol (with three months to serve), a recognisance of $1500 and a five year good behaviour bond.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleDeceptively similar trade marks? Australian Postal Corp v Digital Post Australia Pty Ltd (No 2)The trademarks AUSTRALIA POST and DIGITAL POST AUSTRALIA were found not deceptively similar in digital mail services.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleNorwich Pharmacal order in UK case to get ISP customers' names for alleged P2P copyright infringementsA Norwich Pharmacal order requires the disclosure of documents in certain cases of alleged infringement of IP rights.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleCOP23: Getting down to businessAt COP23 the parties to the Paris Agreement appear to be working towards writing the rule book for the Paris Agreement.AustraliaInternational LawClayton Utz
ArticleDevelopment Applications A TPA-Free Zone, Says NSW Supreme CourtDevelopment applications in NSW cannot be challenged on the grounds that they contain misleading and deceptive statements in breach of the Trade Practices Act (Cth) 1974, nor do developers owe purchasers or developers of adjoining land a duty of care to avoid economic loss caused by inaccurate statements in development applications.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleOverhaul of Queensland's planning laws takes next step with release of consultation draft BillsThe proposals mean new assessment and approval processes, new planning instruments, and some new compliance obligations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleSweeping changes to the Victorian off-the-plan stamp duty concession will increase duty on most sales aheadVictoria's off-the-plan stamp duty concession will soon be a distant memory for the vast majority of off-the-plan sales.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleWindow closing for NSW Owners Corporations to comply with safety requirementsNSW Owners Corporations must fit safety locks on above ground windows to protect children falling from unsecured windows.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleRise of the machines: New legislation may enable trials of driverless cars in SAThis South Australian Bill applies to technology relating to "advances in the design or construction of motor vehicles".AustraliaTransportClayton Utz