No shortcuts to control: The Takeovers Panel slams the door on constitutional drag-alongs
In a landmark decision, the Takeovers Panel has declared for the first time that drag-along and tag-along provisions proposed for insertion into the constitution of an unlisted public company give rise to unacceptable circumstances due to breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The decision sends a clear signal: Chapter 6 cannot be sidestepped through […]
Splitting the risk: Key considerations for Split Contracting Models in Australia’s energy sector
Introduction Full-wrap, turnkey EPC contracting models have traditionally been the prevailing approach for project-financed renewable energy projects in Australia, reflecting lender preference for a single point of responsibility across design, procurement, construction and performance. However, as explored in the first part of our contracting models series, the market has shifted to favour split and hybrid […]
Alison Cooper
Alison is an experienced resources and energy lawyer who advises across the full project lifecycle of mining, oil and gas projects. She advises clients on the acquisition and divestment of mining assets, project approvals, land access and compensation, project development and operations, as well as preparing and negotiating farm-in arrangements, joint venture agreements, mineral rights […]
Federal Budget impact on Employee Share Schemes
Background and proposed changes The changes proposed by the Federal Budget will materially alter how employee incentive arrangements are structured in private companies. Under the Budget measures, it is proposed that the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount will be abolished from 1 July 2027 and replaced with cost base indexation. A minimum 30% tax […]
New Energy Insights: What the 2026/27 Federal Budget Means for Renewable Energy in Australia
At a glance The 2026/27 Federal Budget (the Budget) delivers $18.2 billion in new net zero spending over the medium term while identifying approximately $1.3 billion in savings through reductions to uncommitted funding from Hydrogen Headstart, Solar Sunshot and the Battery Breakthrough Initiative. Framed around “energy sovereignty”, the Budget continues Commonwealth support for the […]
Ready, Set, REGo
Following the launch of the Guarantee of Origin Scheme (GO Scheme) in November 2025, the first Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates have now been approved by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER).[1] What are REGO certificates? REGO certificates are tradeable digital certificates, which an eligible renewable energy facility may be issued for each megawatt-hour […]
Bankable BESS: 5 Ways in which Real-Time Optimisation Unlocks Hidden Value
with Rakhesh Martyn, Founder and CEO of Hachiko In this edition of New Energy Expert Insights, we speak with Rakhesh Martyn, Founder of Hachiko, about five ways that real-time optimisation software can improve returns for battery developers and owners – and why so much value is still being left on the table. About Rakhesh is […]
The Commonwealth’s Data Centre and AI Infrastructure Expectations: Why Renewable Energy Developers Should Be Paying Attention
On 23 March 2026, the Albanese Government released five overarching Expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure developers (the Expectations) aimed at incentivising investment in accordance with Australia’s national interests.[1] In signalling national expectations tied to energy use, water, and domestic capability, the Commonwealth has moved beyond acknowledging data centre growth to actively shaping the […]
New Energy Bulletin: Reforms to the foreign resident capital gains tax regime
In this article, we explore the Government’s proposed reform to the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) rules and the implications this will have on foreign investors. Treasury has released an Exposure Draft proposing significant amendments to Australia’s CGT regime. The proposed changes seek to materially expand the circumstances in which foreign investors are subject to […]
Hamilton Locke advises Calix Limited on Binding Toll Treatment Agreement with Green360 Technologies
Hamilton Locke was pleased to advise Calix Limited (ASX:CXL) on its Binding Tolling Treatment Agreement with Green360 Technologies (ASX:GT3), supporting the commercial production of calcined clay for low‑carbon cement applications. Under the agreement, Calix will toll‑process up to 30,000 tonnes per annum of calcined clay for use in Green360’s Eco‑Clay product. The agreement follows successful […]
The Evolution of EPC Contracting in Australia’s Energy Sector
Over the past decade, Australia’s energy sector has witnessed a fundamental shift in how large-scale projects are contracted and delivered from traditional full wrap to split contracting models to hybrid models, reflecting the increasing scale of energy projects, evolving principal / contractor risk appetites and lessons learned from recent project challenges. This article is the […]
New Energy Expert Insights: Gravity energy storage explained – a new approach to long-duration storage with Mark Swinnerton, Founder and CEO of Green Gravity
As Australia transitions to a high-renewables electricity system, the role of long-duration energy storage is becoming increasingly central. While lithium-ion batteries have transformed short-duration firming, the next phase of the energy transition will require storage solutions capable of delivering longer discharge durations, minimal degradation, and strong sustainability credentials. Green Gravity, an Australian clean technology company, […]
