In class actions, only the group members who have directly entered into agreements with funders are contractually required to pay the funder if the class action succeeds, despite the entire pool of ...

The new social impact and community benefit amendments proposed to Queensland's planning framework by the Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 have ...

These cases reflect a growing trend of courts holding governments and private entities accountable for their contributions to climate change, both globally and domestically. Last week saw significant ...

While the decision in the Same Job, Same Pay case only applies to this particular group of workers, host businesses will need to prepare for labour hire employees and/or unions seeking increased rates ...

The effective management of conflicts of interest is a longstanding and fundamental obligation for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Specifically, ...

For renewable energy developers, site selection is not merely about finding available space. Securing a site, whether through acquisition or a long-term lease, requires finding land that satisfies a ...

Strict compliance with contractual conditions is non-negotiable. Rights, particularly those linked to the exercise of options, will not arise unless conditions precedent are fully and properly ...

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reforming its licensing system under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) (POEO Act) to increase responsiveness, transparency ...

The Environment and Sustainable Development 5 Minute Fix is a snapshot of need-to-know news on a range of ESD issues nationally. This edition focuses on the latest in climate litigation and strategy, ...