Energy and Resources Insights

22 August 2007

Welcome to the August edition of Clayton Utz Energy & Resources Insights, in which we'll look at two major Government announcements: the sale of uranium to India and the climate change policy.

We'll also look at an important development in tax that could affect the resources sector heavily. Until very recently, non-resident entities without a presence in Australia which made certain offtake agreements for the supply of natural resources could be confident they would not be taxed in Australia. Is this about to change?

Uranium sales to India - a change in Australia’s uranium exports policy

By Chelsey Evans and Georgia Quick.

The Australian Federal Government has given preliminary approval to the sale of uranium to India, one of only four countries which is not a party to the international Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. This decision represents a significant change in Australia’s uranium export policy, say Chelsey Evans and Georgia Quick.

Could Federal Government take over the regulation of uranium mining and enrichment?

By Stuart MacGregor.

Stuart MacGregor examines the political and legal issues surrounding Federal regulation of uranium mining and enrichment.

Australia's Climate Change Policy Statement - our economy, our environment, our future

By Paul O'Donnell and Felicity Cuthbertson.

Paul O'Donnell and Felicity Cuthbertson look at the key features of the Government's much anticipated Climate Change Policy.

Budget 2007-08 - Climate change measures

By Emma Covacevich and Kate List .

The last Federal budget had $741 million worth of climate change measures, as Emma Covacevich and Kate List explain.

Taxman's grab for more tax from non-residents with 100% offtake agreements

By Philip Bisset.

Non-Australian residents who enter into 100% offtake agreements with Australian entities could be facing much larger tax bills than they expect, warns Philip Bisset, if the ATO has its way, with serious implications for the resource sector.

Electricity Supply Amendment Regulation - how do the amendments affect you?

By Faith Taylor.

Recent changes have altered the regulatory environment for NSW-licensed electricity retail suppliers and distribution network service providers, says Faith Taylor.

QLD "prescribed projects" and "critical infrastructure projects" - delivery in a timely fashion

By Rob McEvoy.

Rob McEvoy looks at the Coordinator General's greater powers to take control of processes and Government decisions in Queensland and what they mean for major projects.

That sinking feeling: compensation for mine subsidence in NSW

By Nick Thomas.

Nick Thomas looks at when you can get compensation for damage caused by mine subsidence in NSW.

What will be the impact of the McArthur River Mine case?

By Margaret Michaels and Sarah Riley .

The McArthur River Mine case has been a controversial one, but will it have any impact on future mining operations in the Territory, ask Margaret Michaels and Sarah Riley.
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