Publications

Corrs produce a range of publications to keep you informed on legal developments that may affect your business, industry and environment. Our lawyers are dedicated to sharing their breadth of knowledge and draw from diverse experiences to deliver content that is timely and targeted.

Treasury releases exposure draft for the repeal of member protection standards

18th January 2013

Treasury has released for public consultation an exposure draft of proposed amendments to repeal the member protection standards within the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994.

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New food standard to regulate nutrition content and health claims

17th January 2013

A new standard which regulates the way nutrition content and health claims are made on food labels and in advertisements will become law on 18 January 2013.

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Lessons for boards and senior management from the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy

16th January 2013

Protecting the health and safety of workers is not a peripheral business activity. It is part and parcel of an organisation’s functions and should be embedded in an organisation’s strategies, policies and operations.

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Phase 2 of National Credit Reforms

16th January 2013

Draft legislation for Phase two of national credit reforms has been released by Treasury for public consultation.

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Changes in NSW to liability of directors and managers for environmental offences

15th January 2013

The NSW Parliament passed the Miscellaneous Acts Amendment (Directors’ Liability) Bill 2012 which aims to reduce the circumstances in which directors and managers should face criminal sanctions for offences committed by their corporations.

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APRA’s supervision of conglomerate financial services groups

10th January 2013

On 14 December 2012 the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority released for consultation proposed requirements for the supervision of conglomerate groups operating in the financial services industry.

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Managing Data Risk: APRA issues draft Practice Guide

20th December 2012

As previously reported the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is continuing to caution banks, life insurers, general insurers and superannuation entities (Regulated Institutions) about the risks inherent in off-shoring and outsourcing.

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Investing in the Australian mining industry: A focus on coal and iron ore

20th December 2012

Australia is a country with vast mineral wealth. This fact, coupled with its stable political, legal and economic environment, a highly skilled workforce, and a welcoming attitude to foreign investment, makes Australia a favoured destination.

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Carbon pricing ‘opt-in’ arrangements for fuel users

20th December 2012

The Government has issued regulations setting out the criteria and procedure for certain fuel users to ‘opt-in’ to the carbon pricing mechanism from 1 July 2013.

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Public interest litigants - Order made to provide security for costs

18th December 2012

In the recent decision of Illawarra Residents for Responsible Mining Inc v Gujarat NRE Coking Coal Ltd, the Court ordered a public interest litigant to provide security for costs of the respondent in the sum of $40,000.

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