Banks are required to engage in mediation with debt-stressed Queensland farmers before commencing enforcement actions.

The interviewee reflects on restructuring and insolvency and what he believes are critical factors in achieving success.

The High Court's Rinehart decision is possibly the most important judgment of 2019 in the Australian arbitration space.

Emerging Issues highlights recent legislative and policy developments which affect the Australian resources industry.

The Clinical Trials Ready initiative aims to make Australia a destination of choice for conducting clinical trials.

Financial institutions now must mediate with debt-stressed Queensland farmers before starting any enforcement actions.

Guidelines outline proposed compliance approach to the allocation of profits in professional firms.

The updated LPOD test may assist users to decide if consent is needed for stormwater discharge arising from developments.

While Australia's energy mix may be a policy decision, what everyone really needs is reliability at a reasonable price.

Since the launch, users have been automatically redirected from ATMOSS to the Australian Trade Mark Search.

ASIC have recently released a new pro forma deed of cross guarantee (PF 24), to replace the previous pro forma deed.

It remains a contentious Bill, with Labor continuing to push for changes to the laws and releasing a dissenting report.

Under the industry funding model, the entities regulated by ASIC will now bear its costs instead of ordinary taxpayers.

The PBR Act provides a system of registration and exclusive commercial rights for new plant varieties in Australia.

Federal and State Courts have procedures to minimise face-to-face contact, including remote hearings wherever possible.

Implement a data breach response plan to respond promptly to any data breach with minimal impact to business operations.

The draft policy outlined a framework for digital modelling in delivery and management of state infrastructure assets.

The new defects bond scheme under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) will now commence 1 January 2018.

This is the July 2020 edition of Emerging Issues for the Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector.

Allowing community sheds easier access to DGR status should assist in attracting more financial support and awareness.