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Industry focus: Strategies for maximising IP returns from R&D collaborations in energy and resources – Part 1

The energy and resources sector is heavily dependent on technology, from new product lines, heavy equipment and autonomous systems, to…

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Consumer data right to be introduced in energy sector

In November 2017 the Australian Government announced the creation of the consumer data right (CDR). We previously reported on the…

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Expenditure and Rent Relief announced for WA Tenement Holders impacted by COVID-19

The WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum has announced relief measures for the holders of mining tenements that may be…

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Moratorium on Onshore Gas Drilling to be Lifted, Fracking to be Permanently Banned

The National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Bill 2020 is currently being considered by the Legislative Council having passed the Assembly earlier this month….

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New financial assurance scheme for resource activities in Queensland set to commence on 1 April 2019

The Queensland Government has enacted a new financial provisioning scheme under the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Act 2018…

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Key permit issues for Victorian solar projects clarified

With the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) recent decision to overturn the Wangaratta Rural City Council’s (Council) decision to…

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