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Queensland Mining Reforms: Removing Duplication And Refining Objection Rights
Queensland's proposed mining reforms aim to streamline environmental assessment by removing duplication between mining lease and environmental authority processes, while introducing discretionary Land Court referrals and refined objection rights. The Bill proposes significant changes to who may object to mining applications and on what grounds, potentially affecting mining entities, landholders, and community stakeholders across the state.
Australia Energy
HR
Holding Redlich
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South Australia’s AI Royal Commission: The Terms Of Reference Are Here. Is Your Organisation Ready?
South Australia's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence has released its Terms of Reference, outlining a comprehensive examination of how the state can harness AI's economic and social benefits while managing associated risks. The inquiry will investigate policy frameworks, workforce impacts, education adaptation, and regulatory settings needed to support responsible AI development and deployment.
Australia Government
PA
Piper Alderman
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Is The National Trust Principle History? How Victoria's Planning Reforms Could Change Permit Decision-making
Victoria's planning reforms introduce a provision that could fundamentally alter how permit decisions are made by allowing councils to specify which policy considerations are relevant to particular applications. This change challenges the longstanding National Trust principle that has limited decision-makers to considering only matters relevant to the purpose of specific planning controls. How will this hybrid approach to relevance reshape the balance between purposive interpretation and codified policy con
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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EPBC Act Reforms: Consultation On Proposed Regulations To Support Final Tranche Of Reforms
Australia's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released consultation papers outlining the regulatory framework for the final phase of environmental protection reforms under the EPBC Act. With submissions closing on 13 October 2026 and implementation scheduled for 1 December 2026, these reforms will fundamentally reshape how projects are assessed and approved, introducing streamlined pathways...
Australia Environment
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Inquest Into The Death Of Simon Gaskill: Systemic Gaps In Discharge Planning For Patients Experiencing Homelessness
A coronial inquest into the death of Simon Gaskill reveals critical failures in hospital discharge planning for homeless patients with complex health needs. The case examines how standard discharge procedures failed to account for the practical realities of homelessness, leaving a vulnerable patient without meaningful access to follow-up care.
Australia Insurance
M
McCabes
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Post-Bondi Terrorist Attack Firearms And Licence Laws Proposed
The second phase of New South Wales' most expansive overhaul of firearms regulation recently took place, marking the biggest leap in firearms and gun licence laws since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. The reforms are enshrined in the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (NSW), and were passed in an emergency sitting just days after the Bondi Beach terror attack in December 2025.
Australia Criminal
CD
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
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Does Your Business Need To Give A Modern Slavery Statement?
Modern slavery can infiltrate any Australian business's supply chain, yet many organisations remain uncertain about their reporting obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018. With proposed reforms threatening to lower reporting thresholds and introduce financial penalties for the first time, understanding whether your business must lodge an annual modern slavery statement has become critical for compliance and reputation management.
Australia Government
CG
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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