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The Network Behind the Wheels: Communications Laws and the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

As connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies continue to advance, governments across Australia are beginning to reshape infrastructure policy to support CAV integration into broader transport systems. Many states...more

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Australia’s New Ransomware Payment Reporting Law Takes Effect, Covering Both Critical Infrastructure and Other Entities

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On May 30, the ransomware payment reporting requirements of Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA) took effect. The new requirement applies to a broad range of entities and cyber security incidents, requiring reporting...more

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PPP trends: Lessons learned from the UK and Australia

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Over the past 30 years, the United Kingdom and Australia have helped shape the global PPP landscape, setting the standard for private sector involvement in infrastructure delivery. As both countries now scale back their use...more

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Flying Taxis Brisbane 2032—Olympic Dream or Reality?

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Over the next eight years as elite athletes train with their eyes on winning gold at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane, there is another Olympic dream that edges closer to reality—that of flying taxis...more

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Significant Reforms on the Horizon for Security of Payment in Victoria’s Construction Industry

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Like similar regimes in other States, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (VIC) (“Victorian SOPA”) was intended to reduce insolvency in the construction industry and enhance cash flow for...more

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EV and EV-Infrastructure Deployment Encounters Regulatory, Political, and Market Challenges in 2024: Hitting Speed Bumps or...

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The road to electrified mobility has been a tumultuous one for automakers, battery-electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure developers, and their supporting industries. Global EV technologies and trends are evolving rapidly,...more

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A (r)AUKUS Discussion in the Space Industry

This week of September 16, Paris will play host to the biggest spectacle of the year (sorry, Olympics), the World Space Business Week. Attendees will come from around the world to discuss advancements in commercial space and...more

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Constructing the low-carbon economy

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With an unprecedented momentum for the construction of new major projects linked to the shift away from fossil fuels and the development of a low-carbon economy, there is a real focus on construction law issues relevant to...more

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Social Infrastructure supporting Australia’s sporting life

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The 2023 Women's Football World Cup, shared between Australia and New Zealand, has seen attendance records broken for Women's sport. A total of 1,977,824 fans went to the 64 games in total. Four games at Sydney's Stadium...more

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Australia promises AU$2 billion green energy investment boost for Southeast Asia

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The Australian government is setting up a AU$2 billion finance facility to help fund green energy transition and infrastructure development in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asia Investment Financing Facility (SEAIFF) will...more

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Clean Fuel of the Future: Policy and Legislation Shaping Australia’s Hydrogen Industry

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In recent years, the Australian federal government has committed, at both the domestic and international levels, to ambitious renewable energy targets. Australia’s hydrogen sector is positioning itself to play an increasingly...more

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[Webinar] Infra Insight: Exploring International Trends in P3 Delivery - November 8th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

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On November 8, 2023, we will be hosting the first presentation in our Infra Insight webinar series, “Exploring International Trends in P3 Delivery.” P3s have played a significant role in large-scale infrastructure project...more

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AI Legal News Summer Roundup: Edition 1

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Welcome to the first edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! With both the temperature and artificial intelligence developments heating up, the time is ripe to provide periodic updates this summer on recent legal...more

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Unfair Contract Terms – Will your business be caught by changes to the regime?

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Many Australian businesses have determined the upcoming changes to the unfair contracts regime to be a low risk on the basis that they do not deal directly with consumers or that the businesses they deal with are not...more

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United States and Allies Set Price Cap on Russian Oil — $60 Per Barrel (Part I of IV)

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The G-7, the European Union and Australia officially announced a price cap on Russian oil, which includes service and shipping restrictions on oil originating from the Russian Federation and trading above $60 per barrel. ...more

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United States and 12 Indo-Pacific Countries Begin Discussions on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, but Stop Short of Launching...

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On May 23, 2022, the United States and 12 other Indo-Pacific countries agreed to launch "collective discussions towards future negotiations" on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) proposed by the Biden Administration. ...more

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Australia's Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin Scheme Enters Trial Phase

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Introduction - The development of a clean hydrogen industry is an important element of Australia's emissions reduction plan, and the Australian government has said it will invest AU $1.4 billion to build the industry. The...more

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Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Framework – Draft Regulations and Guidelines

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The Australian government has released draft regulations and guidelines for the country's Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (OEI) framework, with public consultation to run until 22 April 2022. Last year, we reported...more

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Australia's Pathway to a Hydrogen Energy Future: Hydrogen Projects Update 2022

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There has been significant progress in the Commonwealth and State Governments’ plans to develop a hydrogen industry in Australia since our original Australian Hydrogen Projects Paper that was published in 2020. Alongside and...more

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Just-Passed: Australian Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill

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The Australian parliament recently endorsed the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021 (Bill) which will provide a framework for construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore electricity...more

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Much Anticipated Australian Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill Introduced to Parliament

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AN EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR AUSTRALIA - The new Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021 (Bill) has been introduced to the Australian parliament with the aim of kick-starting new investment into offshore electricity...more

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Avoiding Bill Shock: What You Need To Know About The Electricity Infrastructure Investment Bill 2020 (NSW)

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WHAT HAS HAPPENED? As covered in our previous article, the NSW Government released its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (the Roadmap) on 9 November 2020. The Roadmap sets out a framework to deliver a modern electricity...more

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Australian Hydrogen Projects Paper - September 2020

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Current Australian hydrogen projects - We set out the table below the current Australian hydrogen pilot projects, refuelling projects, feasibility studies and research projects based on information made available to the...more

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Australian Hydrogen Update Paper - September 2020

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The move to a low carbon energy industry is now firmly underway in Australia, with the Commonwealth and most State governments publishing and executing long term strategies to develop the hydrogen energy industry in...more

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Financial Daily Dose 9.3.2020 | Top Story: CBO Projects U.S. Nat’l Debt Will Nearly Eclipse GDP for First Time Since WWII

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New figures from the Congressional Budget Office predict that U.S. government debt will, thanks to the pandemic recession, just about eclipse the size of the nation’s GDP—a level not reached since just after World War II....more

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