http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/ Insights from www.corrs.com.au http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/oh-and-s-soon-same-state-same-laws/ Business has been calling for it for a long time – harmonised OH&S laws. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:09:27 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/oh-and-s-soon-same-state-same-laws/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/watch-out-fin48-is-coming/ Tax law is not a science, but it’s going to have to move in that direction Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:50:59 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/watch-out-fin48-is-coming/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/they-said-the-wrong-thing-but-it-s-your-website/ What if your consumers are less than truthful, or breach intellectual property laws? Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:57:30 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/they-said-the-wrong-thing-but-it-s-your-website/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/surviving-the-it-outsource-revolution/ How does business protect itself amid issues of data protection and privacy Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:53:46 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/surviving-the-it-outsource-revolution/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/making-an-international-footprint/ We may be down under, but we’re also down to earth. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:14:56 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/making-an-international-footprint/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-be-prepared/ Partner in Charge of our Melbourne Planning, Environment and Local Government group, Beverly Kennedy, talks about the implications of the carbon price. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:17:50 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-be-prepared/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-carbon-price-impacts-on-australias-mining-industry/ The largest polluters in the mining sector will be directly impacted by the Carbon Price, but the flow on effects will be felt by the entire industry. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:27:04 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-carbon-price-impacts-on-australias-mining-industry/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-offshore-it-infrastructure/ IT is an integral part of all business, as well as our every day lives. With running costs anticipated to rise, how will the carbon price affect the industry and what does it mean for your organisation? Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:33:34 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-offshore-it-infrastructure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-cost-service-agreement/ Frequently used cost “pass-through” mechanisms in services agreements are change in tax and change in law provisions - but these may have limited application in service agreements between data centre service providers and their customers for a number Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:45:46 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-cost-service-agreement/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-cost-benefit-analysis-IT-infrastructure/ Even where data centre customers face increased service charges as a result of electricity price increases, customers should carefully consider data security issues that arise when using offshore IT infrastructure and cloud offerings. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:57:59 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-cost-benefit-analysis-IT-infrastructure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-what-to-do-now/ Customers of Australian data centres should review the terms of their service agreements, and consider the extent to which their service providers may be entitled to pass on additional operational costs. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:02:14 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-what-to-do-now/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/what-cost-a-carbon-price-accc-oversight-of-carbon-claims/ The ACCC will be closely scrutinising business’ claims about the impact of the carbon price. What claims are likely to raise issues? Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:05:19 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/what-cost-a-carbon-price-accc-oversight-of-carbon-claims/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/farm-out-arrangements-ato-sights/ A new draft tax ruling signals potential income tax and GST consequences for parties to immediate transfer farm-out arrangements. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:31:02 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/farm-out-arrangements-ato-sights/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/greenhouse-gas-reporting-the-carbon-pricing-mechanism-triggers-changes-to-ngers/ Various changes to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS) are proposed to accommodate the carbon pricing mechanism and streamline existing reporting obligations. Have you reviewed and assessed the implications? Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:52:17 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/greenhouse-gas-reporting-the-carbon-pricing-mechanism-triggers-changes-to-ngers/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/transfer-pricing-Reynah-Tang/ Transfer pricing is an issue that has become more complex and pervasive as a result of the increasing globalisation of business. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:44:09 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/transfer-pricing-Reynah-Tang/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/price-signalling-hub-spoke/ If the price signalling prohibitions come to apply to your industry, then any disclosure of price or strategic information will raise the risk of contravention and require examination. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:34:05 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/price-signalling-hub-spoke/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/further-tax-complexities-for-deferred-farm-out-arrangements/ The Australian Taxation Office has now released a second draft ruling on farm-out arrangements which highlights additional tax complexities when the acquisition of an interest by a farmee in a mining tenement is deferred. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:07:49 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/further-tax-complexities-for-deferred-farm-out-arrangements/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/copyright-exemption-generics/ The safe and effective use of medicine relies on doctors, pharmacists and other health professionals receiving consistent safety information about each medicine, regardless of its brand. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:08:39 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/copyright-exemption-generics/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/early-dispute-resolution-efforts-compulsory-federal-courts/ The new Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 requires potential litigants to take, as far as possible, genuine steps to resolve disputes before initiating civil proceedings. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:24:21 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/early-dispute-resolution-efforts-compulsory-federal-courts/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-legislation-introduced-parliament/ A number of significant changes have been made to the Bill since the exposure draft was released in July this year. This article highlights a number of key changes that impact on the operation of the CPM. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:59:05 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-legislation-introduced-parliament/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/competition-changes-horizon/ In the October sittings, Parliament will likely pass two pieces of legislation that will have varying impacts on the competition landscape in Australia. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:30:42 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/competition-changes-horizon/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/more-change-in-m-and-a-more-innovation/ The comparatively strong Australian economy has been beneficial for our country, but is has also brought some challenges in the international mergers and acquisitions market. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:41:26 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/more-change-in-m-and-a-more-innovation/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/amended-rules-for-international-arbitration/ Recent amendments to both the ICC Rules and the ACICA Rules indicate a trend towards improving the attractiveness of international arbitration as a means of resolving cross border disputes. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:27:35 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/amended-rules-for-international-arbitration/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/overhaul-planning-legislation-nsw-cost/ The NSW State Government is undertaking the most significant overhaul of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (NSW) since its introduction in 1979. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:28:34 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/overhaul-planning-legislation-nsw-cost/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/dispute-or-deadlock-be-prepared/ There have been a lot of lessons learned about joint venture mechanisms since the GFC. But not about deadlock procedures, even though they’re now more important than ever. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:25:41 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/dispute-or-deadlock-be-prepared/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-manda-prc/ Commencing 1 September 2011, China has a new ‘security review’ system for mergers and acquisitions of domestic enterprises by foreign investors. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:57:08 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-manda-prc/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/not-illegal-but-is-it-right/ Australian law allows the importation of genuine but unauthorised goods, even though another company may have exclusive rights to branded items. This parallel importation has long been difficult to stop and causes real damage to businesses and brands Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:12:58 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/not-illegal-but-is-it-right/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/poll-needed-remuneration-resolution/ Recent amendments to the Corporations Act have changed the way listed companies are conducting their AGMs this year. Voting on the remuneration resolution has become more important and if companies don’t conduct the vote properly, it could create pro Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:26:56 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/poll-needed-remuneration-resolution/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-importance-of-directing-your-undirected-proxies/ New laws governing the counting of undirected proxies are not clear, but the consequences of not counting them are. Corporate partner Stephanie Daveson says the answer is turning your undirected proxies into directed proxies to get your remuneration Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:14:42 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-importance-of-directing-your-undirected-proxies/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/tax-forum-worth-wait/ Will this week’s Tax Forum put the wheels back on the tax reform cart? Jonathon Leek considers the Government’s record on tax reform and the likelihood of real and effective reform. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:19:36 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/tax-forum-worth-wait/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/protect-brand-internet/ Who is in charge on the internet? Mostly, it seems it’s the consumer. So how do you protect your brand when it’s in the hands of the consumer and the consumer is everywhere? Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:24:26 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/protect-brand-internet/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/private-equity-takes-over/ There’s always a new idea when it comes to takeovers because there’s always someone wanting to win. Keeping on top of that is part of the success story. One trend currently stirring the pot is private equity funds making takeover bids. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:10:47 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/private-equity-takes-over/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/reducing-the-costs-of-litigation/ The cost of litigation has always been a focus, but economic factors in recent years have increased this further. But don’t forget, the costs are not always financial. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:52:31 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/reducing-the-costs-of-litigation/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/raising-the-bar-on-continuous-disclosure/ How high should the standards of continuous disclosure be? So high that they’re difficult to meet? Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:29:08 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/raising-the-bar-on-continuous-disclosure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/private-equity-returning-slowly/ It’s been 10 years of ups and downs for private equity. First the ups, and then the downs. But it’s on its way back. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:32:47 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/private-equity-returning-slowly/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/keeping-an-eye-on-class-actions/ Class actions are growing in Australia. We’re hardly in the American league, but we’re seeing some of their options emerging, like litigation funding and disclosure based issues. The market is changing, so our strategies need to as well. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:40:02 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/keeping-an-eye-on-class-actions/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/hot-property-get-in-quick/ The Australian property market is so hot, you’re likely to be burned if you wait until you need it to look for new commercial property. It could cost you in failing to get what you need, or paying too much for it. The tips for success in a sophistica Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:51:33 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/hot-property-get-in-quick/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australia-should-lead-in-counterfeit-crackdown/ The new Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is the latest international effort aimed at combating the more than US$200 billion dollar global trade in counterfeit and pirated goods Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:56:47 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australia-should-lead-in-counterfeit-crackdown/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/public-private-infrastructure-conundrum/ Australia is lagging the rest of the world when it comes to infrastructure development. Governments aren’t in a position to provide the needed infrastructure all at once. Private enterprise is willing to help, but private enterprise wants certainty w Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:55:37 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/public-private-infrastructure-conundrum/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/media-inquiry-where-does-print-end-broadcast-begin/ The Government has attempted to set a very narrow scope for the Independent Media Inquiry so that it is limited to print media and digital and online publications. All media outlets should look carefully at the inquiry and consider whether they shoul Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:58:12 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/media-inquiry-where-does-print-end-broadcast-begin/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/whos-right-internet-copyright/ A recent case in the Federal Court of Australia has opened the door for copyright holders of creative content to pursue ISPs for breaching intellectual property rights in sharing their material. The battle in Australia is heating up. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:55:35 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/whos-right-internet-copyright/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-meeting-the-regulatory-challenge/ As the traditional distinctions between TV, radio and telecommunications blur and dissolve in a converging world, the regulatory framework governing these sectors is no longer working. Revolutionary change is required. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:12:54 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-meeting-the-regulatory-challenge/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/understanding-both-sides-ppp/ Public Private Partnerships have become an almost common method of facilitating the provision of large public infrastructure. But the two sides, though working together to achieve a common goal, have different needs and motivations. What can be done Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:26:39 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/understanding-both-sides-ppp/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australias-anti-dumping-reforms-improvement-lost-opportunity/ Heralded as “the most important improvements to Australia’s anti-dumping regime in more than a decade” - but will these changes make the system more effective? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:02:06 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australias-anti-dumping-reforms-improvement-lost-opportunity/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/challenges-choices-universal-service-australia-china/ Australia and China face similar challenges in the provision of universal telecommunications services to remote areas, providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and co-operation between the two countries. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:24:39 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/challenges-choices-universal-service-australia-china/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/infrastructure-needs-more-than-tax-incentives/ In the 2011 Federal Budget, the Government promised new incentives to encourage investment in infrastructure. While further clarity on the incentives is welcome, this alone will not fix the nation’s infrastructure investment woes. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:25:56 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/infrastructure-needs-more-than-tax-incentives/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-minerals-resource-rent-tax-one-step-closer/ The Minerals Resource Rent Tax is one step closer to becoming a reality with the introduction of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011 into Parliament. Now is the time for MRRT taxpayers to prepare for its introduction. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:05:52 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-minerals-resource-rent-tax-one-step-closer/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/six-lessons-from-qantas/ As the dust settles following Qantas’ worldwide grounding, some clear lessons for employers have emerged from the many months of disputation over enterprise agreement negotiations at the airline. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:57:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/six-lessons-from-qantas/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-claims/ How can businesses who make claims about the impact of the carbon price, avoid making misleading or false claims about the price of goods or services in breach of the Australian Consumer Law? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:14:04 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-claims/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/improving-the-two-strikes-rule/ With more than 40 companies receiving a first “strike” this year, it is an appropriate time for the legislature to assess whether the rule could be improved. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:50:05 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/improving-the-two-strikes-rule/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/eurozone-crisis-silver-lining-australian-infrastructure/ The Eurozone crisis is of fundamental concern for global economic stability. How should Australia respond? Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:21:18 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/eurozone-crisis-silver-lining-australian-infrastructure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-deal-protection-on-its-way-out/ Deal protection is a really hot topic in Australia at the moment, particularly in light of the UK panel changes to deal protection. But the question on everybody’s mind will be whether these changes will have implications in the Australian M&A market Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:03:19 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-deal-protection-on-its-way-out/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/break-up-eurozone-implications-australia/ Hopes were high that a resolution to the European crisis could be achieved at last week’s EU summit. However, departure of one or more countries from the Eurozone is a real possibility. We consider what this means for Australia. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:13:13 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/break-up-eurozone-implications-australia/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/dividends-payment-rules-have-your-say/ A new discussion paper on the dividend payment provisions under the Corporations Act aims to reduce ambiguity and the compliance burden on companies. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:50:54 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/dividends-payment-rules-have-your-say/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/port-botany-privatisation-key-infrastructure-development/ The NSW Government’s proposal to privatise Port Botany raises a couple of interesting questions about the objectives of the sale and the likely outcome. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:05:01 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/port-botany-privatisation-key-infrastructure-development/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/beware-stamp-duty-manda-deal/ The stamp duty base across Australia has expanded significantly for M&A transactions and acquirers will bear the cost. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:37:50 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/beware-stamp-duty-manda-deal/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/green-marketing-a-win-win-for-business/ The introduction of the carbon price in Australia, coupled with the Australian Consumer Law replacing the Trade Practices Act, has businesses reconsidering their approach to green marketing. Find out how you can minimise your risk. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:45:08 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/green-marketing-a-win-win-for-business/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/fair-work-act-impact-on-industrial-relations/ We have recently seen a large number of industrial disputes taking place in Australia, a lot of people are pointing to the Fair Work Act as being the culprit. But what's the real story? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:23 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/fair-work-act-impact-on-industrial-relations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/a-fairer-work-act/ The government has announced the much anticipated review of the Fair Work Act. Whilst noting the act is working well at the moment this presents an opportunity to see if it can be improved. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:05 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/a-fairer-work-act/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/adding-fuel-to-the-litigation-bonfire/ How will Australia address the emergence and growth of litigation funding? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:20 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/adding-fuel-to-the-litigation-bonfire/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/navigating-stamp-duty-investigations/ What are the triggers for these investigations and what do you need to know if you are subject to one of those investigations? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:07 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/navigating-stamp-duty-investigations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/coal-seam-gas-versus-other-land-uses-has-queensland-got-it-right/ The optimistically named Resources Legislation (Balance, Certainty and Efficiency) Bill 2011 is the Queensland government’s latest attempt at addressing the conflict between the coal seam gas industry and other land users. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:11 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/coal-seam-gas-versus-other-land-uses-has-queensland-got-it-right/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/tactical-and-strategic-edge-litigation/ From time to time you will be faced with a step which is unusual and not generally taken by lawyers. But if followed in the appropriate way it can save the client considerable time and money. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:06 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/tactical-and-strategic-edge-litigation/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-on-discovery-should-be-applauded/ In an age of information overload, the return of necessity as the express foundation for discovery in the new Federal Court rules should be applauded. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:40:44 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-on-discovery-should-be-applauded/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/procurement-from-china-managing-expectations/ We live in a global economy and face increasing pressures on price in delivering projects. How can companies in Australia and globally meet the challenge of finding ways to procure the most efficient product? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:27 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/procurement-from-china-managing-expectations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/unlocking-uk-pension-funds-for-infrastructure/ Can the UK create a new asset class that encourages trustees to invest in crucial infrastructure projects? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:52:32 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/unlocking-uk-pension-funds-for-infrastructure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/nbn-lessons-at-home-and-abroad/ What lessons can be learnt from the one of the most dramatic changes in telecommunications that has occurred in this country for many years? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:46:49 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/nbn-lessons-at-home-and-abroad/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-interim-report-recommendations-risk-further-uncertainty/ Expectations for the Convergence Review are high – that it will produce a new regulatory framework that is fair, flexible and doesn’t stifle innovation. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:01:03 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-interim-report-recommendations-risk-further-uncertainty/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-federal-court-throws-committee-optus-tv-now-curve-ball/ The enormity and complexity of the task of regulating media and content services in a converged environment was thrown into sharp relief by the Federal Court’s recent decision in the Optus “TV Now” case. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:07:31 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-federal-court-throws-committee-optus-tv-now-curve-ball/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/time-for-australia-to-rethink-its-approach-to-financial-restructurings/ As a result of the willingness of local lenders to sell debt in the secondary market there has been increased participation from off-shore lenders keen to utilise foreign restructuring techniques in Australia. How should local lenders respond? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:36 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/time-for-australia-to-rethink-its-approach-to-financial-restructurings/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-the-two-strikes-rule-making-its-mark/ Weighing up the criticisms and concerns of the new Two Strikes Rule. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:24:02 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-the-two-strikes-rule-making-its-mark/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-usher-new-era-for-dispute-resolutions/ On 1 August 2011 the Federal Court brought in new rules. They repealed their old rules and heralded a new era of modern Court practice and procedure. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:33 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-usher-new-era-for-dispute-resolutions/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/if-asia-is-the-new-britain-we-need-a-new-passport/ Asia is the future growth engine for Australia’s funds management industry, but regulatory differences between countries make it inefficient and expensive to sell financial products in the region. Australia’s proposed Asia Region Funds Management Pas Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:05:48 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/if-asia-is-the-new-britain-we-need-a-new-passport/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/china-s-role-on-the-global-stage/ How will China's ongoing management of its currency in the international market impact economic reform and new policies within its borders? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:54:18 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/china-s-role-on-the-global-stage/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-business-of-diversity/ The issue of diversity, particularly in relation to gender, is a critical business issue. Businesses are starting to miss out by not being able to maintain a career path for a women from first entering a workplace until retirement. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:39:31 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/the-business-of-diversity/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/social-media-manage-risks-leverage-power/ The power of social media has revolutionised the way consumers connect with brands, connect with other consumers to discuss brands, and source other consumers’ opinions about brands. But what are the legal issues you should be aware of? Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:45:58 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/social-media-manage-risks-leverage-power/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/whats-the-secret-to-doing-business-in-china/ Business in China is a very different operating environment than Australia. So it’s very important to have good advice on the ground and to spend ample working out what it is you really seek to want to achieve. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:55:26 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/whats-the-secret-to-doing-business-in-china/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/change-on-the-horizon-for-china-australia-relations/ China's upcoming leadership change has many guessing how it will impact Australia's relationship with the region. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:56:08 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/change-on-the-horizon-for-china-australia-relations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/minerals-resource-rent-tax-all-systems-go/ Subject to the possibility of a successful High Court challenge, and perhaps the outside chance of a Federal Election being called, Australia will have a new tax on iron ore and coal mining with effect from 1 July 2012. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:49:45 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/minerals-resource-rent-tax-all-systems-go/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australias-place-in-chinas-urbanisation/ Over 20 years, the Chinese population now living in cities has grown from 18-50%. This rapid urban migration has underpinned the biggest resources boom in world history and leaves many wondering how this impacts Australia's trade with China. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:56:56 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australias-place-in-chinas-urbanisation/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/lessons-from-the-ludawici-takeover/ The Takeover Panel is the Commercial Dispute Resolution body that settles takeover disputes and it’s generally agreed that the Panel has been spectacularly successful. But one of their recent decisions has created more uncertainty rather then resolu Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:05:33 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/lessons-from-the-ludawici-takeover/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/insolvent-trading-five-golden-rules-for-australian-businesses/ Will tough economic conditions be the catalyst for insolvent trading law reform? Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:01:51 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/insolvent-trading-five-golden-rules-for-australian-businesses/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/crossing-the-river-by-feeling-stones-china-s-internationalisation-of-the-rmb/ The currency swap agreement between Australia and China is a positive step forward in our relationship with our largest trading partner. But it’s about more than that… Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:49:30 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/crossing-the-river-by-feeling-stones-china-s-internationalisation-of-the-rmb/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/radio-industry-welcomes-decision-by-high-court-to-uphold-cap-on-royalties/ Commercial broadcasters all around Australia breathed a sigh of relief last month when the High Court handed the industry a crucial victory. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:06:52 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/radio-industry-welcomes-decision-by-high-court-to-uphold-cap-on-royalties/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/infrastructure-reform-in-queensland-solutions-for-the-21st-century/ Important infrastructure projects in Queensland are being hampered by outdated legislation which is in urgent need of reform. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:40:12 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/infrastructure-reform-in-queensland-solutions-for-the-21st-century/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-sasac-rules-signal-greater-transparency-and-accountability/ There has been some suggestion that there is a “crackdown” by Chinese authorities on outbound foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Chinese State-owned Enterprises. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:56:29 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-sasac-rules-signal-greater-transparency-and-accountability/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/good-corporate-governance-and-the-role-of-gatekeepers/ ASIC chairman Greg Metcalf has been increasingly emphasising his willingness to look for gatekeepers and impose upon them higher standards in relation to how they help corporations deliver good governance and corporate outcomes. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:26:54 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/good-corporate-governance-and-the-role-of-gatekeepers/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/investing-in-mining-related-infrastructure-what-investors-contractors-should-know/ Australia’s vast mining and resources sector has an unquenchable thirst for infrastructure. Billions of dollars needs to be invested in roads, railways and port facilities to support the sector’s export chain. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:35:39 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/investing-in-mining-related-infrastructure-what-investors-contractors-should-know/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australia-in-the-asian-century-foreign-investment-2010-11-annual-report/ At a time when Australia is considering its position in the Asian Century, the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has released its 2010/2011 Annual Report. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:27:31 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/australia-in-the-asian-century-foreign-investment-2010-11-annual-report/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/2011-m-and-a-transactions-surveying-the-landscape/ The Corrs' M&A team has conducted a deal survey with a difference, taking into account more than just the usual questions and focussing on presenting results that are practical, succinct and, most importantly, relevant to M&A practitioners and to the Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:26:29 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/2011-m-and-a-transactions-surveying-the-landscape/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-structure-will-improve-financial-success-ppp-toll-roads/ Structural changes are needed to improve the financial performance of public-private toll road partnerships and attract investors to future projects. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:54:23 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-structure-will-improve-financial-success-ppp-toll-roads/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/federal-budget-2012-major-business-tax-measures/ The Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan MP, has just delivered the most highly anticipated Budget speech for a long time. So what are the major business tax measures in the Budget that impact the Budget bottom line? Tue, 08 May 2012 14:27:37 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/federal-budget-2012-major-business-tax-measures/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/securing-a-clean-energy-future-what-the-carbon-price-mechanism-means-for-business/ With the introduction of a carbon price imminent, businesses should now be assessing the impact that it will have on their activities and taking steps to prepare for its introduction. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:44:53 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/securing-a-clean-energy-future-what-the-carbon-price-mechanism-means-for-business/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/mechanics-of-the-carbon-pricing-mechanism/ The Carbon Pricing Mechanism will commence on 1 July 2012, with around 500 companies required to acquire and surrender carbon permits. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:44:18 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/mechanics-of-the-carbon-pricing-mechanism/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-pricing-mechanism-renewable-energy-and-clean-technology/ The renewable energy and clean technology sectors will receive a substantial boost under the Government’s climate change plan. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:43:45 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-pricing-mechanism-renewable-energy-and-clean-technology/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-pricing-mechanism-industry-assistance/ Various sources of financial assistance will be available for the industries that are expected to be the hardest hit by the Carbon Pricing Mechanism. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:37:39 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-pricing-mechanism-industry-assistance/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/contractor-beware-ict-contracting-for-ppps/ Governments are increasingly looking to public private partnerships to solve the ever growing demand for new hospitals in Australia. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:23:33 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/contractor-beware-ict-contracting-for-ppps/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/copyright-and-the-digital-economy-alrc-inquiry-needs-broader-scope/ Australians need a copyright system that works. One they can respect. Our copyright laws need to provide certainty, encourage innovation, and enhance the free flow of information. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:11:43 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/copyright-and-the-digital-economy-alrc-inquiry-needs-broader-scope/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/high-end-products-solution-to-australias-manufacturing-woes-not-anti-dumping-reforms/ The Federal Government’s new legislation to strengthen the anti-dumping system, and Manufacturing Australia’s calls for reform, are misguided. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:19 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/high-end-products-solution-to-australias-manufacturing-woes-not-anti-dumping-reforms/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/will-governments-clean-energy-finance-corporation-be-boon-for-green-energy/ The government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation will commence investing in green energy projects next year. But is it really a cure for the renewable sector’s malaise? Fri, 18 May 2012 15:08:02 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/will-governments-clean-energy-finance-corporation-be-boon-for-green-energy/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/head-contractor-insolvency-protecting-supply-chain-payments-construction-projects/ In government-sponsored construction projects, a new direct payment system could mitigate insolvency risk to employers and subcontractors if the head contractor’s business fails. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:20:19 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/head-contractor-insolvency-protecting-supply-chain-payments-construction-projects/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/firb-certainty-overseas-investors-purchasing-australian-real-estate/ A resilient property market and improved transparency from Australia’s FIRB is correlating with a sharp increase in overseas interest in Australian real estate. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:56:09 +1000 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/firb-certainty-overseas-investors-purchasing-australian-real-estate/