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NSW Government moves to make data centres cover their growing network impact
The NSW Government has released its long-flagged Data Centre Guidelines and Policy Framework[1], alongside a Bill already before Parliament. At the centre of the NSW Data Centre Guidelines are six
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The Energy Transition: Legal Insights
NSW Government moves to make data centres cover their growing network impact
The NSW Government has released its long-flagged Data Centre Guidelines and Policy Framework[1], alongside a Bill already before Parliament. At the centre of the NSW
The Construction Corner
Modern slavery reform: Proposed criminal and civil penalties and what construction businesses need to know
On 16 July 2026, the Commonwealth government announced plans to strengthen Australia’s existing commonwealth modern slavery laws (Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MS Act)) including
Governance Watch: risk and compliance
Can drag-along rights comply with Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act?
Drag-along rights are a familiar feature of private company constitutions and shareholders’ agreements. They allow majority shareholders who have agreed to sell their shares to
Planning & Environment Watch
NSW Government moves to make data centres cover their growing network impact
The NSW Government has released its long-flagged Data Centre Guidelines and Policy Framework[1], alongside a Bill already before Parliament. At the centre of the NSW
The Tax Corner: Insights & Updates
CGT reform and the proposed new start‑up concession: implications for founders and employee share scheme participants
From 1 July 2027, the CGT landscape for employee share schemes will change dramatically. The 50% general CGT discount will be removed for assets acquired
Data & Privacy Watch: Risk, Law & Compliance
Privacy Act Reforms: Government unveils tranche 2 proposals
The next phase of Australian privacy reform has arrived with the tranche 2 exposure draft proposing around 40 changes to the Privacy Act. This signals