by John Southalan | Dec 8, 2021 | Governance & Regulation, John Southalan, Uncategorized
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are internationally agreed standards for responsible business conduct, covering human rights, labour relations, environment, consumer interests and other areas. Australia is one of 50 countries which has joined the...
by John Southalan | Mar 25, 2021 | Governance & Regulation, John Southalan, Uncategorized
Paper addressing contemporary issues regarding the operation of State Agreements in Western Australia in regulating large extractive and resources projects. The historical role and operation of State Agreements has changed because of Commonwealth laws, increasing...
by John Southalan | Sep 22, 2020 | Governance & Regulation, John Southalan, Mining & Energy, Uncategorized
Note summarising ‘Guiding Principles for Durable Extractive Contracts’ which were endorsed by the OECD Development Centre in February 2020 In February 2020 the OECD endorsed a framework, aimed at governments and investors, for the content and negotiation of...
by John Southalan | Oct 16, 2019 | Environment, Governance & Regulation, John Southalan, Mining & Energy, Uncategorized
Three publications were issued in 2018 about the regulation and future of the extractives sector, by the Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments. This article summarises the contents of these documents and examines implications. These include the advances made...
by John Southalan | Dec 26, 2018 | Human Rights, John Southalan, Uncategorized
Article summarising human rights standards & procedures relevant to Australian commercial lawyers, in advising clients and in own practice. Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary saw much celebration and commentary about human rights in articles and conferences....
