A landmark win: Federal Court rules in favour of City Beach owners, setting new standard for Section 45B
Earlier this month the Federal Court handed down its decision Ierna v FCT [2024] FCA 59 (read the full decision here). This landmark win for Hamilton Locke and and the owners of City Beach highlights the importance of considering all the facts and circumstances in any business restructure. Key Takeaways Hamilton Locke has successfully defended […]
New Energy Bulletin: AEMC seeks feedback on proposed changes to AEMO’s cyber security roles and responsibilities
On 26 September 2024, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) released a draft determination and draft rule (Draft Rule) to amend the National Electricity Rules (NER). The Draft Rule aims to confirm and clarify the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) role and responsibility in managing cyber security risks affecting the National Electricity Market (NEM). Outline […]
New Energy Bulletin: Queensland Releases Updated Wind Farm Development Code
The Queensland Government has released an updated version of State Code 23: Wind farm development (the Code) following community consultation and review of the existing Code and the associated Planning Guidance. Wind farm development applications will now be assessed against this new Code, which came into effect on 30 September 2024.1 Importantly, development applications currently […]
