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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Infrastructure publications]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/index.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Infrastructure publications from international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson]]></description><copyright><![CDATA[(c) Allens Arthur Robinson]]></copyright><image><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Infrastructure publications]]></title><url>http://www.aar.com.au/common/images04/hd_right_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/index.htm</link></image><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllensArthurRobinsonInfrastructurePublications" type="application/rss+xml" /><feedburner:browserFriendly></feedburner:browserFriendly><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure Australia releases jurisdiction-specific guidance - 08 July 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infrastructure Australia has recently released the final volume of its National PPP Detailed Guidance Material, setting out jurisdiction-specific requirements and departures from the National PPP Guidelines. Partner Ren Niemann and Senior Associate Nicholas Ng report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfrajul09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfrajul09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Queensland's new Sustainable Planning Bill - 22 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sustainable Planning Bill 2009 was recently introduced into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill will attempt to address the issues facing planning and development assessment in the State by standardising planning scheme provisions, addressing shortcomings in the development assessment process, introducing deemed approvals for certain types of development applications and giving the court increased powers to deal with development applications notwithstanding procedural errors that have occurred during the development assessment process]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: High Court declares council compulsory acquisition unlawful - 08 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent High Court of Australia decision has found that a proposed compulsory acquisition of land by Parramatta City Council was unlawful. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Brooke Newell review the decision]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Safety at Work - 06 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our quarterly Focus on safety at work, we look at the second report on harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws in Australia, the dangers for employers even if an occupational health and safety risk is not located on work premises, risk assessment and the Beaconsfield Gold Mine disaster, the s28(a) defence in NSW, and the high penalties attracted by a failure to manage well-known risks to safety at work.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fosafetyapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fosafetyapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: NSW Nation Building and Jobs Plan legislation - 27 March 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parliament of NSW has just passed legislation to ensure the timely delivery of Commonwealth-funded infrastructure projects under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan, to reduce the impact of the global economic recession on Australia. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Brooke Newell report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinframar09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinframar09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 08 January 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bill to amend Queensland compulsory acquisition laws will go some way to creating certainty for people who hold contractual rights to land. As Consultant Ian Hodgetts and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report, the Bill introduced in December 2008 follows uncertainty about the entitlement to compensation, flowing from a recent Queensland Court of Appeal case]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfrajan09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfrajan09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Infrastructure - 22 December 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infrastructure Australia has released its interim report listing 94 potential projects across the country as candidates for the National Infrastructure Priority List. As Partner Ren Niemann and Lawyer Nicholas Ng write, the report released to the Council of Australian Governments last Friday also details how Infrastructure Australia will review the candidate projects to determine the final list of projects]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinfdec08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinfdec08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Infrastructure  - 04 December 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has formally endorsed and adopted the National PPP Guidelines and associated guidance material prepared by Infrastructure Australia. Partner Leighton O'Brien and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report on the outcome of COAG's 29 November meeting]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinfradec08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinfradec08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Infrastructure - 07 October 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infrastructure Australia has released its National Public Private Partnership Guidelines, and the methodology it will use to rank projects on the national Infrastructure Priority List. Partner John Cooper and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinfoct08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinfoct08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 14 May 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April 2008, the Victorian Government released the Updated Standard Commercial Principles as part of its Partnerships Victoria guidance material. Partner Emma Warren, Senior Associate Claire Scanlon and Articled Clerk John-Paul Santamaria look at what will change with the updated principles]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinframay08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinframay08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 23 April 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's vibrant economic conditions in recent years has led to a thriving appetite for infrastructure assets. However, the recent turmoil in global equity and financial markets has coincided with a severe tightening of credit generally. This change in economic circumstances will impact on the financing and delivery of new projects and the refinancing of existing projects. Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report on the issues]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfraapr08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfraapr08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Tax - 16 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No 5) Bill 2007 (Cth) was tabled in Federal Parliament today. Partner Charles Armitage outlines the significance of the Bill]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/tax/fotaxaug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/tax/fotaxaug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 17 July 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government has released two publications that further clarify its approach to public private partnerships. The Government is continuing to develop policy in this area with a focus on providing transparency and value for money. Partner Emma Warren and Articled Clerk Kate Austin summarise the main issues in the publications]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjul07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjul07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Indonesia - Infrastructure - 13 November 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   Government of Indonesia held its second annual infrastructure conference in   November aimed at boosting investor confidence in the Government's public   private partnership program for infrastructure development. Partner Steve   Pemberton and Senior Associate Cameron   Negraiff report on the key outcomes of the conference]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/asia/foindonov06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/asia/foindonov06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure Access - 08 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trade Practices Amendment (National Access Regime) Act 2006 amends the current national access regime in Part IIIA of the Trade Practices Act 1974 . Partner David Brewster and Lawyers Charles Coorey and Emma Leske summarise the key provisions of the amending Act and the impact these amendments will have on access-seekers, access-providers and investors]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/comp/focompsep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/comp/focompsep06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 03 August 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Senior Associate Connie Seeto outline the recent changes to Queensland's Public Private Partnerships guidelines aimed at improving and streamlining the competitive tender process]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfraug06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfraug06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 14 June 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Nicholas Ng report on the latest update to the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program released by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie last month]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjun06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjun06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health  - 02 March 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at whether PPPs could help alleviate the infrastructure crisis in Queensland Health; the recommendations of the Lockhart Review on embryo research legislation; the court assessing a doctor's standard of care in relation to the Trade Practices Act; and an update on the AB v Attorney-General of the State of Victoria case]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohmar06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohmar06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 07 February 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its first decision on cultural heritage management plans, the Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal demonstrated that it will recommend approval of a plan considered fair and reasonable in the circumstances. It also made important determinations on a number of contentious issues common to most CHMPs. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Strati Pantges report ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatfeb06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatfeb06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 25 November 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Associate Ren Niemann   and Paralegal James Nicholls report on new legislation  that empowers the NSW Government to take over major infrastructure projects, and  offer some clues as to how it might affect private-sector parties]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfnov05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfnov05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 12 July 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Government has proposed a set  of reforms to the national access regime for essential infrastructure facilities. Senior  Associate Louise Thomson and Lawyer Anne Tyedin look at these reforms]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjul05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjul05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 22 June 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Treasurer, John Brumby, has released a new policy in relation to   Partnerships Victoria. Partner Peter Stewart looks at the new policy that will affect the way public private infrastructure projects are organised in Victoria]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjun05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjun05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 07 June 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Krista Bowie examine the potential role   of Public Private Partnerships in Thailand and highlight some of the obstacles   to attracting private sector investment for such  ventures. This issue is topical following the Thai Government's announcement of plans to  invest almost THB2 trillion into infrastructure over the next five years]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/asia/foasiajun05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/asia/foasiajun05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 03 June 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[On   25 May 2005 a new state environmental planning policy for state   significant development was gazetted in NSW. This policy makes a number of important changes to the way in  which significant projects will be assessed and approved in NSW. Partner Paul  Lalich and Senior Associate Felicity Rourke look at the new policy]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 10 May 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, federal and state and   territory governments have looked increasingly to public private partnerships as a   means of delivering the necessary funding to solve a growing  demand for infrastructure projects in Australia. Partner Alan Millhouse and Senior Associate  Emma Warren report on some of the key Australian PPP markets]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfmay05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfmay05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 13 April 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Articled Clerk Mark Schneider look at a recent joint   study by the Asian Development Bank, the Japan Bank for International   Cooperation and the World Bank, which highlights potentially  vast opportunities for Australian companies interested in participating in infrastructure investment that  has been identified as urgently needed in the East Asian region]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfapr05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfapr05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 14 January 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   recently released Engineers Australia Infrastructure report card for Queensland   identifies a number of areas of infrastructure deficiency in the state.  Partner Alan Millhouse and Articled Clerk Kylie Weston-Scheuber look at the report  in conjunction with the government's Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjan05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjan05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 10 January 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[A   new regulatory framework for Public-Private Partnership arrangements with local government is coming  into effect in NSW. Partner Alan Millhouse and Articled Clerk Kylie Weston-Scheuber  look at the key features and impact of the new legislation]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf10jan05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf10jan05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 23 June 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Clare Lennox consider the implications of the   Federal Government's recently released strategic land transport policy,   AusLink: Building Our National Transport Future]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjun04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjun04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Banking & Finance - 01 June 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Kingdom Treasury recently released  its revised guidance for Private Finance Initiative contracts. Senior Associate Georgia Quenby   reports that the UK experience may increasingly influence future Australian   deals]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/baf/fobafjun04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/baf/fobafjun04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 21 April 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Government's new regime to   protect indigenous cultural heritage began on 16 April 2004. The commencement of   the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and the Torres Strait   Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 signifies the beginning of a more   comprehensive regime for the recognition, protection and conservation of   Aboriginal cultural heritage. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Rochelle Spedding   report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonat2apr04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonat2apr04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 08 April 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria's policy on public-private partnerships has been favourably assessed by an independent review, although some  policy changes have been recommended. Senior Associate Emma Warren and Articled Clerk  Paul Bernath examine the report's recommendations and the State Government's response]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfapr04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfapr04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 02 April 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   Federal Court has determined that native title rights exist over waters in the   Gulf of Carpentaria, off the North West Queensland coast. However, in its   judgment delivered last week (23 March 2004), the court ruled that the native title          rights are non-exclusive, meaning the impact of the determination on third parties  is minimal. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Rochelle Spedding report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatapr04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatapr04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 24 September 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[A   number of hospital projects are now being considered for procurement under state   PPP guidelines. Partner Adam Thatcher,  Head of Allens Arthur Robinson's Social Infrastructure  group, and Senior Associate, Claire Tasker, review some of the key issues  that arise in the use of PPPs in the health sector]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf2sep03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf2sep03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 22 September 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong Government recently  released its policy position on Private Public Partnerships. Partners,   Alan Millhouse and Matthew Barnard and  Lawyer Clare Lennox look at the main points of the policy]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfsep03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfsep03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 08 July 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The    Victorian Government has released two technical notes and   a 'manager's checklist' to help guide participants in Partnership Victoria projects. Partner   Peter Stewart and Articled Clerk Daniel Woods consider the guidance material]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjul03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfjul03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Insurance - 07 July 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The    Australian Government's legislative response to the withdrawal of terrorism    cover in the Australian insurance market has now become law. Partners John    Morgan and Dean Carrigan examine the Terrorism Insurance Act 2003]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/insur/foinsjul03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/insur/foinsjul03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 13 May 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 26    March 2003, the Northern Territory Government released for public comment its    Territory Partnerships Policy Framework and draft guidance materials. Partner    Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Clare Lennox look at the latest public private    partnerships (PPP) initiative]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf2may03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf2may03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 09 May 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Lawyer Clare Lennox look at the Standard & Poor's    report, Credit Survey of the UK Private Finance Initiative and Public    Private Partnerships, which provides a valuable insight to the evolution of PPP   in the UK and credit-risk trends as the PPP market matures]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfmay03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfmay03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 19 February 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The    Western Australian Government has released its formal policy on private sector    involvement in the provision of physical infrastructure and ancillary services    in WA. Senior Associate Toby   Browne-Cooper and Lawyer Kate O'Loughlin from our Infrastructure practice group identify some   issues for companies considering involvement with government in WA infrastructure   projects]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinffeb03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinffeb03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 13 December 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a number of risks associated with the tender process under public private partnership models.  Partner Alan Millhouse and Clare Lennox consider the potentially significant ramifications flowing  from a recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf13dec02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinf13dec02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 12 December 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Alan Millhouse and Clare Lennox look at the key objectives of the   Commonwealth Government's recently released Green Paper on land transport   infrastructure reform, AusLink: Towards the National Land Transport   Plan]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfdec02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfdec02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Infrastructure - 04 November 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[The    Victorian Government has responded to recommendations from the Infrastructure    Planning Council concerning Victoria's infrastructure needs over the next 20 years.   Lawyer Clare Jones and Senior Associate Emma Warren examine the government's response,   including the recommendations it endorsed and those unlikely to be implemented]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfnov02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/foinfnov02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 17 September 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[The    Queensland Government has released consultation drafts of proposed Bills to    protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. As AAR Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Cathy Atkinson   explain, the Bills will increase measures to protect Aboriginal cultural   heritage]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatsep02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatsep02.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
