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Digital Bytes – cyber, privacy & data update

2024 is off to brisk start in the cyber, privacy and data space – regulatory developments in cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI) continue at pace.

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Embracing the energy transition: NSW energy policy updates

The NSW Government has proposed a new draft Energy Policy Framework consisting of a number of guidelines and supplementary documentation to support a more streamlined decision making process for...

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Digital Bytes – cyber, privacy & data update

Developments in cyber, privacy and data continue to evolve rapidly, so we’ve summarised highlights from the past three months to give you a whirlwind tour of the most significant updates.

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Digital Bytes – cyber, privacy & data update

While we await progress on the broad-reaching reforms to Australia’s Privacy Act proposed in the Attorney-General’s Review Report published in February 2023, there are plenty of other developments...

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Consultation begins on Australia's first offshore wind energy zones, located off the Gippsland coast

On 5 August 2022, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy (Minister), Chris Bowen, declared six proposed areas in Australian Commonwealth waters off Gippsland in Victoria for offshore...

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April Australian Energy & Resources Market Update

Our update covers mining, oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

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Energy Legislation Amendment Bill

Victoria’s energy system is rapidly transitioning as Victoria pursues its legislated 2050 net-zero target. To support physical changes to the existing electricity network, regulatory reform is...

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March Australian Energy & Resources Market Update

Our update covers mining, oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

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December Australian Energy & Resources Market Update

Our update covers mining, oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

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All roads lead to renewables? New laws support NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap

On 3 December 2020, the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Bill 2020 (NSW) (Renewables Bill) was assented to, which for many can be viewed as the final brick in the road towards a recalibration...

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September Australian energy & resources market update

Our update covers mining, oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

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August Australian energy & resources market update

Our update covers mining, oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

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July Australian energy & resources market update

Our update covers mining, oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

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Investors give bright spark to first Renewable Energy Zones in NSW

The NSW Government has received a highly positive response from investors following the plans to release the first renewable energy zone in New South Wales.

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How Australian Consumer Law applies to call centres and complaints divisions

Do your call centres and complaints divisions know what they can and cannot say under the Australian Consumer Law?

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Shock to electricity regulation: changes to competition laws in the energy market

New competition laws will apply to generators and suppliers of electricity as of 10 June 2020.

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Looming changes – are you ready for the Consumer Data Right?

With the Federal Government announcing its intention to introduce a Consumer Data Right (CDR) from 1 July 2019, how can you be prepared?

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Consequential Loss: do you know what you are excluding?

One of the most important mechanisms in a contract for allocating risk is the ability to exclude “indirect” and “consequential” loss using exclusion clauses. It is typically on a party’s list of...

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ACCC’s electrical cartel zapped out by the Federal Court

"On 9 March 2017, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed allegations brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against Australia’s largest cable manufacturers, Olex...

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Australian Energy Regulator v Australian Competition Tribunal (Ausgrid decisions)

A decision by the Full Federal Court supports the Australian Competition Tribunal’s February 2016 findings: that there may be a different benchmark efficient entity for each service provider, and...

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ASX Listing Rule Amendments: governance issues, dividend announcements and share purchase plans

ASX has amended several Listing Rules; this article reviews the amendments and how they relate to listed...

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The Stanwell Decision

The Federal Court recently released its decision in respect of the AER's action against Stanwell Corporation for breach of the rebidding provisions of the National Electricity...

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