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14 February 2025 | It's time to treat (almost) every procurement as a procurement of AI

With the spread of AI, agencies urgently need to take these actions.

16 December 2024 | Preparing for change - Update on amendments to the Return to Work Act Scheme

The proposed RTW Amendment Act has now passed in both houses and commenced on and from 1 December 2024. Read about the most significant changes

26 September 2024 | Major changes on the horizon: Privacy Act reform signals more changes to come

The highly anticipated Privacy Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 September. What is included, what will these amendments mean, and what's still to come?

24 September 2024 | The impact of AI on contracts and procurement

As the use of AI continues to increase in prevalence, it will have a significant impact on government agencies' approach to contract management and procurement.

20 September 2024 | Revisting the concept of 'relocation' under the Just Terms Act

Claims for 'relocation' following the acquisition of leasehold interests often give rise to vexing issues.

19 September 2024 | Sparke Helmore opens a Cairns office headed up by new lateral partner hire, Vanessa Maruna

We are pleased to welcome Vanessa and her team to Sparke Helmore, joining our Planning Environment & Local Government group.

2 September 2024 | Sparke Helmore welcomes Special Counsel, Nick Ferguson

Nick Ferguson has joined the firm's Planning, Environment & Local Government team.

14 August 2024 | Recognition in recent 2024 Doyle's Guide announcements

A number of Sparke Helmore individuals and teams have been recognised in the most recent round of Doyle's Guide announcements.

2 July 2024 | In the Zone - July 2024 Update

We cover significant NSW court decisions and legislative updates from the past three months.

Issues: High Court delivers practical guidance on jurisdictional error and materiality in unanimous decision; Chief Judge provides further guidance on the "substantially the same" test; Chief Judge clarifies requirements for establishing Asset Protection Zones in compliance with Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019; Court of Appeal overturns decision on standing finding that an incorporated community association demonstrated a 'special interest' in the subject matter; Land and Environment Court finds that proceedings were commenced within 3-year limitation period, despite authorised officers suspecting offence was committed 12 years earlier.

6 May 2024 | Alice Chen joins Sparke Helmore's Projects & Government Commercial team

We are pleased to announce that Alice Chen has joined our Projects & Government Commercial team, based in Sydney.

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