LEGAL UPDATES
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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The Automotive Transformation Scheme Amendment (Securing the Automotive Component Industry) Bill 2015 (Cth) seeks to make amendments to the Automotive Transformation Scheme Act 2009 and the […]
November 10, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 10, 2015
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Darwin is currently hosting the Northern Australia Investment Forum. The Forum, which is hosting 350 international business leaders, seeks to develop Northern Australia as a region […]
November 10, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 10, 2015
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The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) are claiming the Federal Environment Minister erred in granting approval to the Carmichael Coal Mine. The Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation […]
November 10, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 10, 2015
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The Bureau of Meteorology has released the Australian Groundwater Explorer. The publically available interactive program allows users to access information regarding groundwater Australia-wide. The map provides […]
November 9, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 9, 2015
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Kingfisher Law is an Associate Sponsor of the BCCM “Ahead of the Curve: Co-operatives and Mutuals Delivering a Stronger Australian Economy’ Leaders” Summit, Melbourne 9-10 November […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne v Powell [2015] FCA 1110 (20 October 2015) The respondent offered wine education services and adopted the marketing personality of […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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Gorringe on behalf of the Mithaka People v State of Queensland [2015] FCA 1116 (27 October 2015) The Federal Court has made a determination regarding a […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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The Macquarie Point Development Corporation Amendment Bill 2015 (Tas) seeks to amend the Macquarie Point Development Corporation Act 2012 (Tas). The Bill will give certainty to development […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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Woodside Energy Ltd v Electricity Generation And Retail Corporation, T/As Synergy [2015] Wasc 397 (26 October 2015) The Plaintiffs are participants in the Western Australia North […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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This week the Queensland Utilities, Science and Innovation Committee released their Report into the Energy and Water Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2015 recommending for its introduction. The […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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The Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (QLD) has been referred to the Agriculture and Environment Committee for consideration. A Report recommending the introduction or […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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The Department of Planning and Environment are currently seeking submissions until 24th November 2015 regarding economic assessments as a precondition to granting major gas exploration and […]
November 3, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 3, 2015
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The Greater Sydney Commission Bill 2015 is currently before the NSW Legislative Council. The Bill proposes alterations to metropolitan planning by establishing the Greater Sydney Commission […]
October 27, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 27, 2015
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The Water Industry (Third Party Access) Amendment Bill 2015 (SA) received assent this week. The Bill will amend the Water Industry Act 2012 by inserting a […]
October 27, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 27, 2015
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The Mining Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (WA) is currently before the Western Australian Parliament, seeking to amend provisions in the Mining Act 1978 (WA), Mining Legislation […]
October 27, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 27, 2015
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The Conservation and Land Management Amendment Bill 2015 (WA) was assented to this week, effectively combining the Conservation Commission and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority […]
October 27, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 27, 2015
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The Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Grant of Coal and Petroleum Prospecting Titles) Bill 2015, Mining and Petroleum Amendment (Land Access Arbitration) Bill 2015, Mining and […]
October 27, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 27, 2015
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The NSW Legislative Council this week introduced the Climate Change Bill 2015 (NSW). The Bill seeks to establish climate change management through mitigation and adaption measures, […]
October 27, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 27, 2015
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Isaac Hale and Others on behalf of Bunuba #2 v Mings Mining Resources Pty Ltd and Another [2015] NNTTA 49 (23 October 2015) The Native Title Tribunal […]
October 20, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 20, 2015
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The Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Scheme) Bill 2015 has passed the Legislative Assembly and will now be subject to debate in the […]
October 20, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 20, 2015
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The Electricity Supply Amendment (Energy Savings Scheme) Bill 2015 (NSW) has been introduced into Parliament seeking to extend the automatic termination of the Energy Saving Scheme […]
October 20, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 20, 2015
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The controversial underground and open cut mine by Adani Mining Pty Ltd has been re-approved by the Federal Environment Minister under s 130(1) and s 133 […]
October 20, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 20, 2015
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Yurriyangem Taam v Baibao Resources Pty Ltd and Another [2015] NNTTA 47 (14 October 2015) The Native Title Tribunal has held Baibao Resources can proceed to […]
October 20, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 20, 2015
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Statutory restrictions on Commonwealth purchase of surface water begin this week under the Water Amendment Act 2015 (Cth). The Commonwealth Government is now limited in its […]
October 20, 2015
Published by kingfisher at October 20, 2015
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The Omnibus Repeal Day (Autumn 2015) Bill 2015 is currently before the Senate. Part two of the Bill seeks to amend the Natural Resources Management (Financial […]
