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ISDA publishes Tri-Party IA Notices template
Australian participants in the OTC derivatives markets affected by the Dodd-Frank Act will welcome the new ISDA release.
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Proposed amendments to the therapeutic goods regime
The TGA is seeking comments from interested parties on exposure draft bills and proposed changes to the Advertising Code.Clayton Utz - Article
FIRB provides guidance on revised tax conditions
The Foreign Investment Review Board has provided clarity on the new tax conditions for foreign investment proposals.Clayton Utz - Article
Legislative fix for McGlade native title decision to confirm ILUAs due this week
The Bill to amend the Native Title Act is expected to be introduced, so it should be passed and be in effect very soon.Clayton Utz - Article
Native title rights to fish mean that state legislation is mere abalone
Native title rights to hunt, fish and gather trump state legislation that conflicts with the exercise of those rights,.Clayton Utz - Article
New foreign investment rules - more details announced
The Federal Government has announced more details on the proposed changes to Australia's foreign investment laws.Clayton Utz - Article
Overhaul of Commonwealth procurement on the way, so get ready now
Commonwealth agencies should be reviewing their internal procurement complaints handling and investigation practices.Clayton Utz - Article
Distressed – the calm before the storm
The private secondary market is now firmly placed as a viable enforcement option for companies in distressed situations.Clayton Utz - Article
Increased incidence of insolvency in NSW construction industry leads to government inquiry
A particular focus of the NSW government inquiry will be the consequences of increased insolvencies for sub-contractors.Clayton Utz - Article
Keeping up with the Joneses will cost you, if it's also a flagrant copyright infringement
The Court has power to award a substantial sum of additional damages for infringement of copyright that is flagrant.Clayton Utz - Article
Trans-Pacific Partnership deal finally concluded, for free trade in Asia-Pacific
2018 has kicked off with agreement on the CPTPP, which will enhance trade among countries in the Asia-Pacific region.Clayton Utz - Article
Defamation defendants don't have to show "pressing need" to establish common law qualified privilege
If the defendant has an interest to protect in making a defamatory statement, it is protected by qualified privilege.Clayton Utz - Article
New Expert Witness Code of Conduct for proceedings in NSW courts – are you complying?
If you don't comply with the Expert Witness Code of Conduct, your expert evidence will not be admissible in NSW courts.Clayton Utz - Article
Trade promotion lotteries: permits no longer required for Victoria
Permits are no longer required for trade promotion lotteries, but businesses must still comply with mandatory conditions.Clayton Utz - Article
Construction work on Queensland mining leases not subject to the BCIPA
This Queensland decision could have wider implications, given the presence of similar legislation in other jurisdictions.Clayton Utz - Article
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility reveals its project pipeline and progress
NAIF makes its first Investment Decision, and has dozens of projects at varying stages of consideration in the pipeline.Clayton Utz - Article
Queensland Land Court's interpretation of "proceedings" scaled back
A recent case has implications for the status of objections hearings in the Land Court.Clayton Utz - Article
Reforming Queensland's planning laws takes next step with release of draft Bills
The Queensland Government released draft Planning Bill and draft Planning and Environment Court Bill for public comment.Clayton Utz - Article
Regional Planning Interests Bill (Qld) passed with amendments
Before commencement, those with current and proposed resource operations should review the new development legislation.Clayton Utz - Article
Transfer pricing and Part IVA amendments now passed, so make sure you're ready
Amendments to the transfer pricing rules and Part IVA anti-avoidance regimes have just been passed by the Senate.Clayton Utz
