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From 1 October 2026, eligible mid-scale solar installations can qualify for small-scale technology certificates (STCs) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The Renewable Energy (Electricity)
The NSW Supreme Court has awarded Clarke Energy 142 days of extensions of time in a dispute over a gas-fired power station in Western Australia.
On 21 September 2026, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal made interim orders allowing Arise Solar’s contractor licence to continue pending review of a refusal
This week, we’ve been contacted in relation to no fewer than three highly sophisticated scams that each used artificial intelligence to impersonate real people, prose and generate
Commercial disputes can move quickly. A demand arrives, a claim is filed, a supplier refuses to deliver, a customer refuses to pay, or a business
Cutting through the wait: recovering business debts with a statutory demand In a tightening economy, waiting months for payment is not merely a cash-flow inconvenience
The start of a new year is an ideal time to review your business contracts. Here’s why 2026 is the perfect year to refresh your contract suite and ensure your agreements are fit for purpose.
The NSW Environmental Legislation Amendment Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to environmental compliance, with provisions continuing to roll out through 2026. From doubled penalties for chemical offences to new asbestos reuse rules, businesses must prepare now.
The NSW Parliament has passed comprehensive reforms to embedded network regulation, with the Energy Legislation Amendment Act 2025 receiving assent on 26 November 2025. The
Photo by Teresa Jang The Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment (Councillor Conduct) Bill 2025, introduced on 14 October 2025, represents the most significant reform
Introduction The Australian Government has announced plans to ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts for most workers from 2027. This reform will significantly affect how
Picture this: You’re a journalist who’s just published an investigative piece about a local politician’s business dealings. Or a small business owner who left an
Australia’s renewable energy sector is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation. Throughout 2025, 54 new renewable energy projects received approval, adding close to 7 gigawatts of
The Hidden Risks in Your “Take It or Leave It” Agreements For many business owners, standard form contracts are an essential tool for efficiency. Whether
When consumers pay their private health insurance premiums, they are buying more than just a policy; they are buying peace of mind. The fundamental expectation
Introduction: Beyond the Binder For many businesses, workplace safety can feel like an exercise in compliance—a matter of having the right documents in a binder,
Marketing professionals are often tasked with briefing internal and external legal teams to provide sign off on a proposed marketing campaign. This will often occur
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday legal drafting, a quiet risk is emerging: what I call machine-introduced legal drift. It occurs when an AI tool
The process of landing a role as a solicitor or paralegal role at a law firm is, for most, clouded in mystery. Putting together an
The Australian construction industry operates on a complex web of contractual agreements, each with its own structure, risk allocation, and potential challenges. For contractors working