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AFP gives insight on Australian anti-bribery laws
In a climate of aggressive enforcement of foreign bribery, both in Australia and overseas, many companies are questioning the precise scope and …
New Queensland Government with new (and refreshing) change to mining related infrastructure
Although it is still early days, the Queensland Government has displayed a radically different and refreshing approach to mining infrastructure to that …
CSG: The state of play in Victoria
In recent weeks, the approach to coal seam gas (CSG) mining in Victoria has been explored and debated both in the Victorian Parliament and out in the …
NSW inquiry plugs CSG
Last week the NSW Upper House tabled its inquiry into the environmental, economic and social impacts of mining coal seam gas (CSG), highlighting that …
Mauritius paves the way for Australian route into Africa
We have previously blogged about Africa’s importance to Australian mining , and the vast amount of resources work going on in the region – but how can …
A global contract law? What is in store for Australia?
Some utopian visions of the world foresee that, in a globalising economy, we will be ruled by a ‘global law’ – a law that is not connected to any …
Mining M&A continues to surge
by Simon Reed, Partner, Perth Looking back at the public M&A activity in the last 6 months, the mining and energy sectors clearly stand out …
Anti-bribery and the mining push into developing countries
2011 was an active year for law enforcers on the foreign bribery and corruption front. Australian business found itself in a new era – where law …
Industrial unrest: coming to a mine-site near you!
Since the Federal Government's Fair Work Act came into effect in 2009, the mining industry has seen a steady increase in industrial activity. This is …
National harmonisation of safety laws gathers momentum
The New Year is here. The year of harmonised national safety laws. The harmonisation process is well underway with the goal of achieving balanced …
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