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We're about bridging the gap between legal practice and business challenges. So here are some of our thoughts and insights on the important issues creating challenges and opportunities for clients in an ever-changing commercial landscape.
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Carbon tax - Imminent deadlines or risk $1.7M penalty
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Pharmaceutical trade marks case law round up for 2012/early 2013
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Striking the balance: Financing PPPs with government contributions
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Don’t be caught out in your M&A negotiations by bid rigging or misleading conduct
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BYO biomass - Bioenergy production in the agribusiness sector
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A fairer fire levy in Victoria? Not so for commercial property owners and their tenants
Victoria’s new fire levy aims to be a fair regime for all property owners, but it could prove more costly for owners and tenants of large commercial and industrial buildings.
Infrastructure early stage tax losses - Welcome reform but issues remain
The draft legislation on tax loss incentives for infrastructure projects is welcome, but gaps remain.
Federal Budget 2013-14: A tough one for business, especially multinational business
What are the most significant tax measures that will impact the business bottom line?Featured Elsewhere
Asia Employment Law: Quarterly Review
Staying abreast of employment law changes can be challenging and in the chapter on Australia’s regime we provide comment on anticipated developments in 2013 and review some of the major changes of 2012.
East Meets West in Vladivostok
A look at Australian-Russian ties - political, economic, educational, sporting, and even dessert - to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canberra and Moscow (in English and Russian).
A refocused tax treaty network is key to achieving the Asian Century vision
Australia must urgently refocus its tax treaty network towards Asia if it is to compete with Hong Kong and Singapore as a regional investment hub.Leadership Speeches
The business case for sustainable development in the Asian Century
The transformation of the Asian region into the economic powerhouse of the world is not only unstoppable, it is gathering pace.
China: Where to from here?
China's rapid development is a global opportunity for economic benefit, but accessing these opportunities will require a lot of work and the breaking down of regulatory barriers.
Stronger Partnership: Pathways to a Closer Partnership
It is important to deepen Australia-Japan relationships outside of government, including through greater economic investment and greater collaboration in developing infrastructure in the region.Current Issues
Carbon Price
With broad reaching legal and economic implications, the carbon price will create unprecedented risks as well as opportunities. Our experts identify the big issues and discuss long-term strategies for tackling the carbon price.
Australia & Asia Pacific
Australia stands at an interesting place on the global stage. In this issues hub, our experts identify the big issues and discuss long-term strategies for understanding the complex relationship we have with the Asian market and the opportunities that are available both within and outside our borders.
Asian Century White Paper
The Australian government’s White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century is designed to generate discussion on the many issues and opportunities posed by growth in Asia. Our experts look at these in terms of business in general and some industries in particular.