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Adjournment of pandemic bill debate opportunity to improve legislation: LIV
Following the announcement that the pandemic bill debate would be adjourned, Victoria’s peak legal body has asked members of Parliament to reconsider the legislation, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Nov 2021
ConnectEast refinances EastLink tollway for $1.1bn
Through its contracted work by the Victorian government to maintain and operate the EastLink tollway through to 2043, ConnectEast has refinanced it for $1.1 billion.
SME LAW • Sun, 21 Nov 2021
Man wrongfully identified as Cleo Smith abductor launches defamation action
An Indigenous man falsely identified by the Seven Network as the person who had abducted Western Australian girl Cleo Smith has launched defamation proceedings, telling ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Nov 2021
ESG investor cornerstones IPO of graphite miner Evolution Energy Minerals
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners was advised on its cornerstone investment by ARCH Sustainable Resources Fund in Evolution Energy Minerals.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Nov 2021
Vulcan successfully listed on ASX
Vulcan Steel Limited has been advised on its successful initial public offering and listing on the ASX, with a foreign exempt listing on the NZX.
Proposed law reform to protect older Australians welcomed by LCA
The decision by Commonwealth, state and territory attorneys-general to provide a more consistent approach to governing enduring power of attorney to better protect older ...
Inmark sells marquee property for $463m
Inmarks’ marquee property, complete with Woolworths headquarters, a gym, and a data centre, has been sold to Singapore’s AIMS APAC REIT for $463 million.
Pros and cons of the Victorian pandemic bill
The Victorian government is aiming to pass its controversial pandemic legislation by the end of the week, and while some have praised the transparency provisions in it, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Nov 2021
NSW Children’s Court welcomes new president
Attorney-General Mark Speakman has announced that the NSW Children’s Court has welcomed a new president and judge of the District Court.