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WA pastoral leases to expire mid-2015: implications for resource companies

All pastoral leases in Western Australia granted under the Land Act 1933 (WA) (now repealed) are set to expire on 30 June 2015. Although the...

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New regulations for onshore oil and gas activities in Western Australia

Western Australia is becoming more popular in the unconventional gas space, with the State potentially containing an estimated 280 trillion cubic feet of shale and tight...

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Offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas regulation amendments

The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009 (Cth) were amended by the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Legislation Amendment (Environment Measures...

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Prior dealings and contractual terms

The WA Court of Appeal recently revisited the incorporation of contractual terms through prior dealings in La Rosa v Nudrill Pty Ltd [2013] WASCA 18. The decision indicates that there are no...

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