Baker McKenzie Advises 13 NSW Councils on Iberdrola PPA
Baker McKenzie Advises 13 NSW Councils on Iberdrola PPA. Baker McKenzie has successfully facilitated a significant Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Iberdrola and 13 participating councils in New South Wales (NSW). The agreement, which is set to begin on January 1, 2025, and run until the end of 2030, will provide over 390 GWh of […]
Social Media Platforms Urge Australian Government to Delay Age Restrictions for Children Under 16
Social Media Platforms Urge Australian Government to Delay Age Restrictions for Children Under 16. Social media platforms are calling on the Australian government to postpone its proposed age restrictions that would prevent children under 16 from accessing social media. A representative from the digital industry has urged Parliament to delay the implementation of the legislation […]
The Story Behind World Kindness Day
The Story Behind World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13, a day dedicated to promoting kindness, compassion, and the positive impact of small, everyday acts of generosity. The idea behind the holiday is to remind people that kindness is a universal value that transcends borders, cultures, and religions. The purpose […]
Hakan Ayik: The Drug Lord Who Unwittingly Fueled a Global Sting Operation
Hakan Ayik: The Drug Lord Who Unwittingly Fueled a Global Sting Operation Hakan Ayik, once an obscure figure in Australia’s underworld, became one of the world’s most wanted criminals. Known for his high-profile drug trafficking operations and lavish lifestyle flaunted on social media, Ayik inadvertently became a central player in Operation Trojan Shield—a global sting […]
ANZ Group Holdings Agrees to A$99 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuits Over Car Loan Practices and Superannuation Fees
ANZ Group Holdings Agrees to A$99 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuits Over Car Loan Practices and Superannuation Fees. Australian banking giant ANZ Group Holdings has agreed to pay a total of A$99 million (£50.54 million) to settle two major class action lawsuits filed against it in 2020. The lawsuits, which focus on allegations related […]
Former Qantas Employees Set to Receive Landmark Compensation Following Court Ruling
Former Qantas Employees Set to Receive Landmark Compensation Following Court Ruling In a groundbreaking decision, Australia’s Federal Court has opened the floodgates for approximately 1,700 former Qantas Airways employees to receive substantial financial restitution, marking a significant victory for workers’ rights amid ongoing corporate scrutiny. The ruling, announced on October 18, 2024, mandates that Qantas […]