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EU Reporting by mining (and other extractive) companies on government payments - Early UK implementation
Two EU Directives were passed in 2013 which require annual reports on payments to governments by companies in the extractive industries (mining, oil and …
Indonesia indicates intention to terminate all of its Bilateral Investment Treaties?
According to the Netherlands Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia has informed the Netherlands that it has decided to terminate the Bilateral Investment Treaty …
How to navigate dispute resolution in Africa
As investment continues to flow into the continent, the number of disputes is also rising Over the last decade investment into Africa from foreign …
Spotlight on the EPBC Act
Late-2013 saw plenty of activity around environmental assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act). On 16 …
New NSW Case on Duty to Report a Pollution Incident
A recent decision of the NSW land and Environment Court sheds new light on the duty to report a pollution incident under section 148 of the Protection of …
The National Access Regime - Productivity Commission Final Report released
On 11 February 2014, the Federal Government released the Productivity Commission’s (PC) Final Report into the National Access Regime (Regime). In large …
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 …
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