Insights Building and scaling an Australian data centre platform: from market entry to platform scale Australia has become a key destination for data centre developers, investors and operators seeking exposure to long-term digital infrastructure growth. 15 Jul 2026
Insights Mythos-class AI and operational technology: why OT-heavy businesses need a faster legal response As AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, OT-heavy businesses face new governance challenges. Explore the implications for boards and GCs. 10 Jun 2026
Insights Native title compensation in a mining context: key takeaways from Yindjibarndi v FMG 14 May 2026
Insights Compliance and enforcement outlook: Highlighting the compliance priorities shaping Australia’s mining sector in 2026 Australia’s mining sector enters 2026 with a mature and increasingly robust safety regime. Across the country, work health and safety (WHS) regulators are sharpening their expectations, providing clearer lines between ‘paper compliance’ a… 16 Jan 2026
Insights Policy in practice: First Nations and clean energy First Nations partnerships are central to Australia’s clean energy transition, with new Commonwealth and WA policies emphasising genuine, equitable engagement. 30 Jun 2025
Insights WA Resources and Construction FIFO: Psychosocial hazards Code of Practice open for consultation DEMIRS releases consultation draft for FIFO workers' psychosocial hazards code. Learn about potential impacts on WA resources industry practices. Read now. 12 Aug 2024
Insights Mining Matters: The Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2024 Australia’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum kicks off today in Kalgoorlie for its 33rd year with 2,000+ delegates, 66 presentations, and key themes on sustainability and investment trends. 5 Aug 2024
Insights Santos Barossa pipeline ruling: judicial guidance on cultural heritage In the recent decision of Munkara v Santos NA Barossa Pty Ltd (No 3) [2024] FCA 9, the Federal Court has set the standard of proof required to support an assertion that a particular project is likely to cause a significant risk to Aborigina… 23 Feb 2024
Insights WA Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 passed The repeal of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACHA) and reintroduction of an amended Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA) is underway following the Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 passing the Legislative … 20 Oct 2023
Insights The Shifting Sands of WA's Cultural Heritage Landscape WA’s ‘new’ Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 has been introduced to Parliament. Many questions remain unanswered. However, the key issue is the extent to which the WA Government’s position on heritage protection has… 21 Aug 2023
Insights The days of future past: WA Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act to be repealed 5 weeks after commencement Today the WA Premier announced the repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) and a return to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA). 8 Aug 2023
Insights ACHA Guidelines released but key issues and risks persist Disclaimer: The DPLH released some further draft ACH Regulations on 17 April 2023 relating to a variety of matters. Material omissions still remain. This article will be updated once more substantive information has been released. To ensure… 13 Apr 2023
Insights “Don't believe the hype!”: why the True Fella and Azure Minerals decisions do not put your tenure at risk The law in Western Australia has for some time confirmed that applicants for exploration licences do not need to provide statements that specify a plan for the full 5 year term: Re Warden Brown; ex parte Eldorado Resources and Aberfoyle Res… 10 Feb 2023
Insights Proposed guidelines to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 We set out key takeaways & underlying theme of parties needing to be well-prepared for the commencement of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021. 14 Nov 2022