Diesel dilemma: The drive to decarbonise road freight
Australia stands at a critical juncture in its efforts to decarbonise the heavy-duty transport sector. We examine the potential path forward for decarbonising the road freight sector. Transportation is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, responsible for about 24% of total emissions in 2022. 35% of direct CO2 emissions from road transport are attributed to […]
Decarbonising aviation: The flight plan to a low carbon future
The aviation industry has connected Australians to the world since the early 20th century. In many ways, however, the environment has footed the bill for the industry’s progress – although signs of change are taking off. We explore recent industry trends, challenges and opportunities available to the aviation industry to meet decarbonisation targets, plus delve […]
Licensing essentials: ASIC updates guidance on carbon market participants
Change is on the horizon for licensing in carbon financial services. Are you ready? From January 2025 the Clean Energy Regulator will begin issuing safeguard mechanism credit units (SMCs) to entities responsible for large industrial facilities to whom the safeguard mechanism applies (termed ‘safeguard facilities’). As SMCs are a financial product regulated under the Corporations […]
Lessons learned from major project construction insolvencies in Australia
Hamilton Locke recently presented the following paper at the Society of Construction Law, revealing insightful lessons for the construction industry in the wake of ongoing major contractor insolvencies. ‘Compulsive Gambling and the Audacity of Hope’ – Lessons learned from Major Project Construction Insolvencies in Australia; The Australian construction industry has a gambling problem. Industry stakeholders, […]
The Hamilton Locke construction team: 2024 highlights
It’s been a year of growth for Hamilton Locke’s construction team, with dynamic new work across the construction sector, an expanding team, and a spot on Legal 500’s firms to watch. We look back on some of the highlights, as well as what lies ahead for 2025. Team news This year has seen substantial growth […]
What the High Court’s decision in Tesseract means for arbitration in Australia
The recent High Court decision in Tesseract International v Pascale Construction [2024] HCA 24 has highlighted the importance of proportionate liability and its interplay with arbitration. Here we examine the significant implications for arbitration in the construction and energy sectors. Tesseract International v Pascale Construction [2024] HCA 24 On 7 August 2024, the High Court […]
Paving the way for community health in Zambia
Zambia has one of the highest malnutrition rates in the world, and its people face continual food insecurity. Over the past year, Hamilton Locke has partnered with The Hunger Project Australia to support an ambitious building project in Zambia that is supporting the community to create their own long-lasting and sustainable path out of hunger […]
