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The regulation of unconventional petroleum exploration and production in Western Australia
With WA having one of the largest technically recoverable shale gas reserves in its Canning and Perth basins, it is no wonder that unconventional petroleum exploration is gathering pace and attracting investment from international oil companies.
Read MoreSecond set of draft prudential practice guides released for superannuation
On 9 May 2013, APRA released for consultation a second set of draft prudential practice guides (PPGs) for superannuation.
Read More | Download PDFThe implications of the Budget on receivables financings
The new Budget requires certain businesses to pay tax monthly rather than quarterly. This means some businesses may have to pay tax before they receive payment from their customers, creating cashflow issues.
Read MoreCoalition releases “Policy to Improve the Fair Work Laws”
On 9 May 2013, the Coalition released its industrial relations policy for the federal election to be held on 14 September.
Read MoreForeign arbitral award enforceable against an Australian corporation in liquidation
On 19 April 2013, the Federal Court of Australia handed down judgment in Eopply New Energy Technology Co Ltd v EP Solar Pty Ltd granting Eopply leave to enforce a foreign arbitral award made in China against an Australian corporation in liquidation.
Read MoreExtending the time to bring voidable transaction proceedings: The difference between a further extension and a variation to an extension
This week’s TGIF considers the recent Supreme Court of New South Wales decision of In the matters of Octaviar Limited (receivers and managers appointed) (in liquidation) and Octaviar Administration Pty Limited (in liquidation) [2013] NSWSC.
Read MoreNSW Government: Sale of 99 year leaseholds - Some issues that can arise
Given the current proposals by the NSW Government to release surplus commercial property by the sale of a long-term leasehold interests (usually 99 years), it is timely to consider some of the underlying issues.
Read MoreProposed new framework for infrastructure contributions in NSW
The Planning Bill 2013 – Exposure Draft and A New Planning System for NSW – White Paper propose a new system governing the provision of infrastructure contributions.
Read MoreMay 2013 Energy Sector Update
This edition includes recent announcements regarding Linc Energy's bond issue and the commencement of Dart Energy's restructuring, cost cutting and refocusing program.
Read More | Download PDFWhen is the conduct of receivers and managers liable to attract disciplinary sanctions?
This week’s TGIF considers a recent Federal Court decision on the circumstances in which the Court will order an inquiry into the conduct of a receiver.
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