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Jun 11, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Luca Cericola
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) continue to hold considerable promise for the future of medicine, providing unprecedented therapeutic potential for the treatment of even the most intractable diseases. Deal-making in this space continues to rise with, according to a recent IQVIA report: (i) the number of CGT deals increasing by 48% over the last decade; and (ii) associated venture capital activity surpassing $3 billion last year.
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May 27, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Alice Brennan |Darcy Bradley
The Federal Government's new Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP) promotes circular economy goals by imposing new sustainability standards on companies bidding for Federal Government contracts, particularly in relation to the use of recycled products. The Federal Government has launched Australia's first national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP) applying to procurements of construction services, textiles, ICT goods and furniture, fittings and equipment.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
finanznachrichten.de | Claire Smith
by Claire Smith of Beyond Investing and Beyond ImpactNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / Without wanting to dismiss men and their interest in sustainable investing, it seems to me that women have an inherently greater attention to the topic, given their physical role in bringing into existence the next generation of humans. This was something that I deeply felt as I prepared to give birth to my daughter.
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Nov 26, 2023 | 
greenmoney.com | Claire Smith |Michelle Mosser |Cliff Feigenbaum
Without wanting to dismiss men and their interest in sustainable investing, it seems to me that women have an inherently greater attention to the topic, given their physical role in bringing into existence the next generation of humans. This was something that I deeply felt as I prepared to give birth to my daughter. One becomes acutely conscious of environmental pollution, which as it enters your bloodstream, necessarily reaches the body of your as yet unborn child.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
claytonutz.com | Brendan Bateman |Claire Smith |Damien Gardiner |Karen Trainor
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones announced the release of a consultation paper on the Government's Sustainable Finance Strategy. The Government's Strategy is geared towards enabling Australian companies, investors, and the broader community to fully harness the potential of the energy transition and achieve net-zero goals.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Brendan Bateman |Nick Thomas |Damien Gardiner |Sallyanne Everett |Karen Trainor | +2 more
WA: Government set to reform planning and development legislationOn 18 October 2023, the WA Government introduced the Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2023 into the Legislative Assembly. The key reforms proposed by the Bill include:The creation of a new permanent significant development pathway and supporting amendments to support its implementation including changes to ensure strategic planning and State policy framework stays contemporary and is achieving intended outcomes.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Brendan Bateman |Nick Thomas |Damien Gardiner |Sallyanne Everett |Karen Trainor | +2 more
Commonwealth: Sustainable Finance Strategy consultation paper releasedTreasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones announced the release of a consultation paper on the Government's Sustainable Finance Strategy. The Government's Strategy is geared towards enabling Australian companies, investors, and the broader community to fully harness the potential of the energy transition and achieve net-zero goals.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Brendan Bateman |Nick Thomas |Damien Gardiner |Sallyanne Everett |Karen Trainor | +2 more
ACT: Government's major move to legislate the right to a healthy environmentThe ACT Government is taking a significant step towards upholding human rights with the introduction of the Human Rights (Healthy Environment) Amendment Bill 2023. The Bill seeks to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in the ACT's Human Rights Act, making it the first of its kind in Australia to provide explicit legal recognition for a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Brendan Bateman |Nick Thomas |Damien Gardiner |Sallyanne Everett |Karen Trainor | +2 more
WA: Shaping WA's Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy – have your sayThe Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking to update its Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy and is now requesting feedback from stakeholders on how Western Australia can position itself to attract investment and maximise value from the sector.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Claire Smith |Brendan Bateman |Nick Thomas |Damien Gardiner |Sallyanne Everett |Karen Trainor | +2 more
QLD: Consultation on proposed reforms to regional planning interests legislation: have your say The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning has released a discussion paper which outlines proposed amendments to the Regional Planning Interests Act 2014 (RPI Act) and Regional Planning Interests Regulation 2014 aimed at implementing recommendations from the GasFields Commission Queensland Review of Regional Planning Interests Act 2014 Assessment Process...
