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Space sustainability: navigating challenges for a viable future

Ensuring sustainable space practices is crucial for the long-term viability of space operations, and calls for pragmatic solutions.

CyberSight 360: Is space the forgotten sector in critical infrastructure cyber security?

While there are no mandatory international cyber security requirements currently in place for space systems, it is critical that space actors put in place adequate cyber security measures.

Failure in orbit: Planning your space projects with space insurance in mind

2023 may be a year no space insurer wishes to repeat, with the space insurance market experiencing some of the biggest losses in two decades.

Legal reforms aim to close the gender pay gap in Australia

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will soon publish the gender pay gap information of employers with 100 or more employees.

Fair Work Act changes: the end of 2018 and for the coming new year

There have been some significant changes in the Federal employment landscape for the end of 2018. The Coalition government made a significant drive into the workplace relations space this month (think of it as an early Christmas present from the government), with the passage of new legislation designed to simplify and streamline the Fair Work Commission's award review and enterprise agreement approval processes. The Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017 changes the existing Fair Work Commission processes in three key areas.

Proposed employment law changes seek to further protect workers' rights

The Albanese Government has set in motion more employment law changes, following 2022's Secure Jobs Better Pay Act and Respect at Work Act.

Lander & Rogers launches new LawTech Hub in partnership with YBF Ventures

With technology changing the legal landscape and the way that legal services are delivered, contemporary Australian law firm Lander & Rogers is excited to be pioneering Australia's first LawTech Hub of its kind. The LawTech Hub by Lander & Rogers will provide a vibrant co-working space for startups, the firm's people, and its clients. Based at YBF Ventures at 520 Bourke Street, Melbourne, the LawTech Hub will give Lander & Rogers the ability to co-design with startups to create new and exciting business solutions, solving real business challenges using new technologies including blockchain, AI, smart contracts, and process automation. At the same time, startups can share the experience, expertise, and resources of a well-established national organisation.

Compulsory Acquisition - Reinstatement claim for open space goes down the drain

In Inner West Council v Transport for NSW [2024] NSWLEC 138, the Land and Environment Court of NSW has provided useful guidance on the correct approach to valuing open space land under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (Just Terms Act).

Lander & Rogers announces seven new partners and 37 senior lawyer promotions

Law firm Lander & Rogers has elevated 44 senior lawyers in its 2024 promotions round.

Receivership appointments: resolving doubts

Lately, there seems to be a few more receivership appointments about than in recent years. Given the current economic outlook and the heightened financial pressure faced by businesses, we expect that this increase in receivership appointments, which coincides with a rise in activity in the restructuring and insolvency space, is likely to continue in the short to medium term.

International travel for separated families

Separated parents undertaking travel with their children should be mindful of the rules around international travel including, importantly, the need to obtain the other's parent's consent.

Redundancy vs redeployment: avoiding unfair dismissals

The Full Federal Court has interpreted and clarified the definition of 'genuine redundancy'.

ACCC compliance and enforcement priorities 2023-24

In its 2023-24 compliance and enforcement priorities, the ACCC is placing an increased focus on areas that have been acutely impacted by the current pressures to the Australian economy, consumers and business.

Procurement in government: key insights from the inside

As one of the largest buyers of goods and services in Australia, a supply contract with the Commonwealth Government can be an important part of the commercial success of many private sector companies. During a recent lunch, we spoke to The Hon. Richard Marles MP, Shadow Minister for Defence, on the topic of procurement in government and identified some key considerations for government that businesses operating in this space should take note of.

Australian Public Service Commission's Statement of Common Conditions represents breakthrough for enterprise bargaining

The Australian Public Service Commission has finalised its Statement of Common Conditions, representing a breakthrough for enterprise bargaining within the public service.

Lander & Rogers advises Smart Parking Limited on new financing facility agreement with HSBC Australia

Lander & Rogers has successfully advised Smart Parking Limited on a debt facility agreement with HSBC Australia, which positions the company to expand its global operations and maintain its leadership in innovative parking solutions.

Need a lift? ACCC carpooling manufacturers to court (and there are plenty of spare seats)

In November 2021, the Federal Court found Mazda made 49 false or misleading representations to nine customers who had experienced significant faults with their recently purchased Mazda vehicles.

NSW advances energy transition with approval of Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project

In more good news for NSW's energy transition focussed around renewable energy zones (REZ), on 26 June 2024 the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces (the Minister) granted an infrastructure approval to the Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) for the Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project (the CWO Project). The Minister is the approval authority as the CWO Project is declared to be State Significant Infrastructure under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021.

Smart energy - transforming the renewable energy market with artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the transition to renewable energy sources are emerging sectors already shifting the landscape for investors, employers, and the public on a global scale. While the pace of these changes will be moderated by geopolitical factors, a clear link is emerging between the technologies. AI requires massive amounts of energy to power the data centres that 'think' for their large language models, the levels of which are expected to quadruple by 2030.