Last week the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee reported on "Australia's sanctions regime".

On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Australian Government has prohibited the export and supply of drones to Russia and Ukrainian regions under Russian control.

High profile objections against debilitating economic sanctions imposed on Russian citizens have caused Australia's foreign affairs and trade department, "DFAT"...

Helping businesses comply with mandatory reporting obligations and prepare for new rules.

Transitioning to green energy is not a cakewalk. A lack of preparedness of the legal pathways is hindering achievement of the objective.

2024 laid the groundwork for an ambitious energy transition, with initiatives including Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024...

The OverRuled: Russia Trade Controls Resource Center has been updated with the following actions...

Development obstacles and costs have been reviewed, and a number of changes have now been implemented or foreshadowed.

A restrictive covenant "restricts" the use of land, so that the value and enjoyment of adjoining land can be preserved.

As signified by the influx of news reports concerning recent tariff negotiations and developments, import duties no longer benefit from the relative stability they once enjoyed.

While the GPJR Act applies to all sectors involved in government contracting, its implications are especially relevant for large organisations operating in infrastructure, energy, and sustainability.

"Take or pay" obligations to take a minimum volume and to pay for it even if it isn't taken – are demanded by sellers.

The Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 will introduce a powerful new planning regime.

"Creditor-defeating dispositions" is a new concept and a new offence introduced into the Corporations Act.

The legal consequences of sporting fixtures and events being postponed or cancelled will vary on a case by case basis.

The Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 commences on 1 September 2024. This includes the expansion of controls to certain supplies that occur within Australia. The controls can impact everyday technology.

The paper looks at identifying and managing risks and liabilities in acquiring a downstream petroleum asset in Australia.

The organisation involved in the personal information leak may be subject to investigations carried out by the Information Commissioner of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner...

New Commonwealth Procurement Rules take effect on 1 July 2024.

China's data provisions ("the CDPs") were drafted at a time when numerous significant foreign businesses were leaving China, amid concerns about the gloomy economic...