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Streamlining Act receives assent!
Further to our recent blog, 10 August, the Queensland Government has taken a significant step towards its commitment to cut red tape for the resources …
Victoria declares ban on fraccing
The Victorian Government has declared bans on: approvals to undertake hydraulic fracturing or “fraccing” as part of onshore gas exploration; and the …
Are you prepared for the new Streamlining Bill?
Companies operating in the Queensland energy and resources sector should prepare themselves for the commencement of these new laws and seek specific …
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 …
Merger creates one of the world’s most experienced energy and resources firms
International law firms Herbert Smith and Freehills confirmed today that their partnerships have voted overwhelmingly in favour of merging to create a …
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 …
Contractor Safety Management – a recent victory for common sense
Sunday night’s Beaconsfield biopic, whilst entertaining viewing, provides a reminder to the mining industry of just how important safety management is – …
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 …
Foreign mining investors to be stripped of majority ownership
Foreign mining investors will be required to divest majority ownership in companies holding mining business permits under a new Presidential Regulation …
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