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Government awards $5B in renewable energy projects in WA
The federal government has awarded contracts to 10 new renewable energy projects in Western Australia, which will deliver a combined 1.9 gigawatts of renewable energy and 484 megawatts of battery storage.
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Australia signs critical minerals agreement with Japan
Australia has signed a critical minerals agreement with Japan, under which it will invest up to $1.3 billion in critical minerals projects with its Asian ally to help reduce dependence on China.
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Piper Alderman hires real estate partner from Clayton Utz
Piper Alderman has hired a leading real estate partner from Clayton Utz who brings in-demand expertise on renewable energy and large-scale developments to the firm.
Gadens brings on 8 new partners in major growth push
Gadens has brought on eight new partners, building out its offering for in-demand practices like corporate, financial services and real estate and construction.
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Suit tossed over failed $20.7M deal for Adgemis’ Hotel Diplomat
A judge has tossed a suit seeking to recover a $1 million deposit on a $20.7 million agreement to purchase the former John Adjemis-owned Hotel Diplomat in Potts Point, after the deal fell through over concerns about mold and water ingress.
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Landbridge starts ICSID proceedings in fight over Darwin Port
The owner of Darwin Port, Landbridge Group, has brought arbitration proceedings against the Australian government following threats that it will force the Chinese firm to sell the port.
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Gadens adds 2 real estate, construction partners in latest hiring round
Gadens has brought on eight new partners, building out its offering for in-demand practices like corporate, financial services and real estate and construction.
Google, Meta, TikTok to face tax for not doing deals with media companies
Under proposed new legislation, digital platforms like Google, Meta and TikTok would face a 2.5 per cent tax on their local revenue if they fail to do commercial deals with news publishers.
HSF Kramer appoints 8 executive counsel in Australia
HSF Kramer has appointed eight new executive counsel in Australia from a cross-section of major practice areas, a week after announcing its latest round of partner promotions.
Emma Sleep to pay $15M penalty, less than half the ACCC’s sum
A judge has hit mattress retailer Emma Sleep with a $15 million penalty after it admitted to repeatedly misleading consumers about discounts, saying the ACCC's proposed $36 million was not needed to achieve deterrence.