New Energy Bulletin: charting a greener course – the IMO’s 2025 reforms for sustainable shipping
In April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will host the 83rd meeting of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MPEC). With a focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction reforms, the outcomes of this meeting are expected to reshape the future of sustainable shipping and result in significant amendments to global marine regulations.1 As international shipping […]
Meet our editors: Circular Economy
Welcome to the April issue of our New Energy Quarterly – Circular Economy. Meet our editors Matt Baumgurtel and Sally Yang and hear about the topics covered in this issue. https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NEQ_Recap_FINAL_31.3.mp4 An overview of our April issue. https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NEQ_Recycling_FINAL_31.3.mp4 A deep dive into recycling and circularity. As the global energy landscape shifts toward sustainability, the integration […]
New Energy Quarterly: Circular Economy
The world is grappling with the pressing need to reduce waste and minimise resource consumption. Is the circular economy achieving these goals? In this edition of New Energy Quarterly we explore the critical role of the circular economy in driving sustainability within the energy sector, and how it’s closing the loop on a cleaner, more […]
Capitalising on carbon: new investment opportunities and global partnerships for Australian businesses
The Australian carbon market remains in flux, with key developments on hold due primarily to shifting geopolitical priorities and political uncertainty ahead of the upcoming domestic election. Over the past two years, Australia’s voluntary carbon credit market has largely remained on pause, reflecting investor caution amid uncertain policy direction. Project developers have experienced a decrease […]
New Energy Bulletin: The Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill 2025
On 18 March 2025, the New South Wales Government introduced the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill 2025 (the Bill) into Parliament. Legislative objectives and function The objectives of the Bill are: “to minimise the impact that products have on human health and the environment, throughout the lifecycle of the products, to ensure that persons who supply […]
New Energy Insights: What the 2025 Federal Budget means for clean energy in Australia
The Australian Government released the 2025 Federal Budget on Tuesday, 25 March 2025. For the renewable energy sector, the key takeaway is the government’s continued commitment to a ‘Future Made in Australia’ that aims to promote an Australian green metals industry as well as the flow of finance into renewable energy and clean energy technologies. […]
M&A Report: 2024 year in review and future outlook
As the fog of macroeconomic and geopolitical complexities that contributed to a soft market in 2023 clears, 2024 saw a marked increase in dealmaking driven by strong investor confidence and availability of assets. Recognised in Mergermarket’s 2024 Global & Regional M&A Rankings, Hamilton Locke has advised on over 93 M&A deals valued at USD2.51 billion […]
Hamilton Locke Advises Egis Group on the dual acquisitions of the Engeny and Peracon consulting groups
Hamilton Locke has advised long-standing client Egis Group, a France-based global leader in the provision of infrastructure, environmental and engineering consultancy services, on the legal, tax and regulatory (FIRB) aspects for the acquisitions of both the Engeny Group and the Peracon Group. The Engeny Group is an Australian leader in the provision of environmental and […]
Taxpayer’s Alert – Managed Investment Trusts: How does it affect you?
Conflicting announcements relating to the Managed Investment Trust (MIT) regime have created uncertainty. We explore the announced changes and the impact for foreign investors. Need to know: Recent proposed legislative amendments and the introduction of Taxpayer Alert TA 2025/1 have resulted in significant uncertainty in relation to the MIT withholding regime to captive MITs. Given […]
Closing the loop on organic waste and fueling the future with biogas
The nutrient cycle of agriculture, where farmers recycle organic waste into fertiliser or feed, is perhaps the most ancient circular economy of all. However, with the agriculture sector accounting for approximately 18% of Australia’s emissions1, the need for innovative and scalable solutions to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions is more imperative than ever. One such […]
New Energy Bulletin: Charging ahead – round 2 of the community batteries funding initiative announced
On 26 February 2025, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced Round 2 of the community batteries program, allocating a further $46.3 million towards community batteries. After a successful Round 1, which saw $124.7 million in funding to deploy 318 batteries across all states and the Northern Territory. ARENA aims to fund a further 24 […]
ASIC releases its discussion paper on the rise and rise of private capital
Reporting, valuations, and regulation of private markets are under focus. This Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released its discussion paper ‘Australia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets’. This follows the taskforce established by ASIC in 2024 to explore the need for additional regulation in private markets. The […]
