The final call: The crypto yield verdict changing financial services
The Australian digital assets industry has been keenly awaiting the answer to the question: When a platform takes money from users and generates a return using crypto-assets, does that product fall within the financial services licensing regime? On 17 June 2026, the High Court of Australia unanimously said it does. However, the implications extend far […]
Tracking pixels and targeted advertising – what they mean for Australian privacy law
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) declared in 2024 that the use of third party tracking pixels on websites was an area of concern and regulatory focus. Investigations commenced later that year and have culminated in two determinations handed down in June 2026 against health service providers Medmate Australia Pty Ltd (Medmate)[1] and […]
Hamilton Locke advises European Energy on the Winton North hybrid solar and battery project
Congratulations to European Energy on reaching financial close for the Winton North hybrid solar and battery project, a 130 MW solar and 100 MW / 220 MWh battery project located in Winton, Victoria. Winton North Solar Farm and BESS strengthens European Energy’s growing portfolio of renewable energy assets in Australia and is set to provide […]
