Insight
Higgins 2026 – What has changed for directors?
On 26 March 2026, Ruth Higgins SC, Zoe Bush and Jennifer Robinson published a joint opinion on the implications of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change for directors’ duties in relation to climate-related risks.
07 May 2026
Publication
NEXT: Business, Purpose, Future - Edition 9
This edition of NEXT invites you to explore how businesses, lawyers and community organisations can come together to create a sustainable and equitable future.
13 October 2025
Insight
From ambition to action: understanding Australia’s 2050 net zero plan
The Australian Government has released its Net Zero Plan, pledging to cut emissions by 62–70% on 2005 levels by 2035 and reach net zero by 2050. Six sector-specific plans and five decarbonisation priorities help map the pathway towards achieving the 2035 target and net zero by 2050. An $8 billion funding package alongside previously committed $63 billion will drive implementation, with further legislative streamlining expected.
22 September 2025
