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Abbott Government announces a Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption
On Monday 10 February 2014 a Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption was announced. The terms of reference for the Royal Commission …
Qld: GBRMPA approves dumping of dredge spoil from Abbot Point capital dredging program
On 31 January 2014, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Part Authority (GBRMPA) approved North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP) application to …
Calls for the EU to help prevent conflict funded by exploitation and trade of minerals in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
In 2010, the US Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203, 124 Stat. 1376 (2010) (Dodd-Frank). …
Red tape reforms to assist mining industry in Victoria
The Victorian Government have announced a number of “red tape reforms” designed to reduce regulatory burdens on business in Victoria. The mining industry …
Hong Kong: The new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance
Hong Kong’s new Companies Ordinance (Ordinance) will come into effect on 3 March 2014. The new Ordinance introduces a number of changes that impact, …
Qld: Court of Appeal considers the meaning of ‘construction work’ under the BCIP Act
On 20 December 2013, the Queensland Court of Appeal delivered its judgement, finding for the appellant, in J & D Rigging Pty Ltd v Agripower …
Reverse the Curse: Maximizing the potential of resource-driven economies
According to a recent report from think-tank Chatham House, arbitration cases have increased nearly fourfold between 2001 and 2010 in the mining sector, …
New McKinsey Global Institute Report: Reverse the Curse: Maximizing the potential of resource-driven economies
On 5 December 2013, Herbert Smith Freehills hosted a breakfast panel session in its London offices to mark the publication of a new report by the …
Qld: Government grants Environmental Approval for North-Queensland projects
On 11 October 2013, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt (Minister) approved three North-Queensland projects. The Minister approved: the Abbot Point …
Australia-Korea FTA concluded
On 5 December 2013, Australia and South Korea concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Trade with South Korea was valued at AU$31.9 …
Report of the Victorian Gas Market Taskforce released
The Victorian Gas Market Taskforce, which was led by former Howard Government Minister Peter Reith, has released its final report. The Taskforce was …
Ghana plans to reintroduce a mining windfall tax
The Budget and Economic Policy Statement of 2013 reiterates the willingness of the government to implement a windfall tax on mining profits. The windfall …
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