Energy and Resources Insights

04 June 2008

Welcome to the June edition of Energy & Resources Insights, in which we'll look at some of the detail of the new National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System which kicks off on 1 July - are you ready for it?

We also examine:

what we can learn from the French way of regulating its nuclear industry
getting ready for a visit from Queensland's mines inspector
exclusion clauses - do they work the way you think they do?
how investment treaties can help you protect your overseas assets.

Are you ready for the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting system?

By Graeme Dennis and Kate List .

The new NGERs is about to start, so you need to act now to get ready, say Graeme Dennis and Kate List.

What if Australia used nuclear power? Examples from the French model

By Guillaume de Rubercy and Prudence Harvey.

If Australia moves towards nuclear power, it will need a robust system of regulation. Guillaume de Rubercy and Prue Harvey explain what we can learn from the French way of regulation.

Exclusion clauses - do they say what you think?

By Rebecca Carroll.

A recent decision means you might need to review your exposure under existing contracts, as Rebecca Carroll explains.

A visit from the mines inspector

By James Minchinton.

The Queensland mines inspector will be making some unannounced site visits over the year. the best preparation is a safe mine, but as James Minchinton shows, there are other things you can do now to make the inspection successful and stress-free.

Investing overseas? Back to basics on how best to protect your investment

By Julia Dreosti and Leah Ratcliff.

What’s an investment treaty? And why do they matter to the energy and resources sector? Julia dreosti and Leah Ratcliff explain what they mean - and how you can use them to your advantage.

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