Essential ESG is a podcast series that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance landscape in Australia and beyond. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it offers bite-sized insights for business on navigating sustainability risks and opportunities.
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Corrs High Vis - Issues in Construction Law from Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering analysis and insight into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues that really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and sustainability executive Susan Mizrahi discuss how sustainability practices, in particular the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer, are evolving within the private sector.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Jo Dodd, Chloe Delahunt-Devlin, Emmanuel Georgouras and Patrick Magee discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by blended finance.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In this episode of Corrs’ High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran, Cameron Inglis and Larissa Broadbent discuss recent reforms to the unfair contract terms regime and the implications for the construction industry.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kate Gill-Herdman unpack the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and consider the likely impacts on Australian businesses.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and special guest Professor Justine Nolan (Director, Australian Human Rights Institute and Professor in the Faculty of Law and Justice, University of New South Wales) discuss emerging drivers of change in business and human rights. Phoebe and Justine consider a number of key dr…
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Eloise O’Brien and special guest Dr Jonathan Kolieb of RMIT University discuss responsible business conduct in the context of armed conflict and the Global Reporting Initiative’s new sustainability standard for the mining sector.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Louise Camenzuli and Georgia Smith discuss likely upcoming reforms to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act).Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Corrs High Vis: Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold
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In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Joseph Barbaro and Urszula Altson reflect on the challenges for construction and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss what the recognition of this right means for the business community, and the impact of the net zero transition on human rights more broadly.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Joshua Aird discuss the increasing relevance of statutory charters of rights for business.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Alison Morris and Emmanuel Georgouras discuss macro trends in sustainable finance.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Joshua Aird discuss the international human rights principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC).Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Adam Stapledon, Alison Morris and Emmanuel Georgouras discuss emerging trends in sustainable finance for 2023 and beyond.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Heidi Roberts, Sarah Clarke and Erin Richardson discuss recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act that are focused on eliminating sex or gender based discrimination and harassment in the workplace.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Sandy Mak discuss the growing role of ESG in M&A, as a driver of both deal activity and increased transaction scrutiny by regulators and shareholders.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts discuss the ‘S’ or social pillar of ESG, which requires companies to consider the people and communities that are impacted by their business activities.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Episode 8 – Takeaways from the 11th annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss the key takeaways from the 11th annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held recently in Geneva.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss the human rights impacts of mega sporting events.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas and Tom Milner discuss the legislative framework and legal issues relating to the decommissioning of major assets in Australia.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Joshua Aird discuss the key principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Louise Camenzuli focus on the ‘E’ in ESG, and discuss some of the big issues organisations currently face in relation to the environment, climate change and sustainability.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts discuss the key considerations for organisations in relation to gender and modern slavery, including the identification of risks in their supply chains and operations.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts discuss what organisations need to be thinking about in relation to modern slavery, including the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act and reporting requirements.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss the concept of a just transition to a net zero global economy.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In the first episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kate Gill-Herdman set the scene for the series by discussing the perfect storm of social, economic and political developments that have contributed to a meteoric rise of ESG.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Dos Santos and Spencer Flay discuss the new Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff continue their discussion with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff sit down with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Ryan, Andrew McCormack and Wayne Jocic discuss two recent court decisions, one with guidance for the Queensland security of payment legislation and a Victorian case dealing with the prevention principle.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast looks at the risks and benefits of Public Private Partnerships in large scale infrastructure projects.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Graeme Watson and Claire Brattey discuss industrial relations reform, and how it may impact the construction industry.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Mitchell Francis discuss the Victorian Court of Appeal’s resounding affirmation of VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast is the first of a two-part series looking at the Australian construction industry. Ben Davidson, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova consider the key takeaways from a recent study into the health of the industry.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jane Hider and Sophia Georgeff discuss the proposed framework for the delivery of offshore clean renewable energy projects in Commonwealth waters. This podcast was recorded in December 2020.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, Lachlan Tassell and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases concerning rectification, delay and the assessment of damages and unlicensed building work.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Campbell, Michelle Dean, Belinda Wong and presenter Michael Barnes discuss a new Bill with implications for security of payment laws in Western Australia.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Episode 43 – common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Daryl Clifford, Sarah Roettgers and presenter Rhys Lloyd-Morgan discuss common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Todd Spiller from Macfarlanes LLP in London and David Hastie of Corrs discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK construction industry, the push for a more collaborative approach to dispute resolution, and a number of potential lessons for Australian jurisdictions.…
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic sit down with Sarah Stroes to discuss upcoming changes to the Security of Payment legislation in Queensland, as well as two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Wayne Jocic and David Hastie sit down with presenter Hanna Lee to consider three significant decisions covered in the latest Corrs Projects Update.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Paul Brickley sit down with Leighton Wood, COO of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, to discuss its key sustainability initiatives during a time of exponential growth.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Episode 37 – Cladding Safety Victoria: the Victorian Government's $600m defective cladding solution
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Ben Davidson and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Samuel Woff to discuss the Victorian Government’s $600m fix for defective cladding.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we discuss the Papua New Guinea electrification partnership, which aims to electrify the nationPor Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Julia Korolkova to discuss VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute. What are its implications for the construction sector?Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Episode 34 – How should a court assess a claim for payment following termination for repudiation?
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Matthew Muir and Lachlan Tassell sit down with presenter Hayley Grossberg to discuss an important upcoming High Court decision concerning the assessment of quantum meruit claims following termination for repudiation.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In December 2018, the Government of Western Australia released barrister John Fiocco’s ‘Final Report to the Minister for Commerce [on] Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building Industry’. In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Ryder, Spencer Flay, and Chris Campbell sit down with presenter Michael Barnes to discuss the Fiocco Report and wh…
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In our new Corrs High Vis podcast, Samuel Woff and Ryan Shlah sit down with presenter Wayne Jocic to discuss whether a builder that is in liquidation can take advantage of the security of payment regime.Por Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at China’s significant investment in infrastructure, including the unprecedented Belt and Road initiative. Senior Associate Celeste Koravos sits down with Xiaoyan (Mindy) Jin, Partner at Jiangsu Baijin Law, to discuss Chinese investment more broadly and how Australian companies can improve…
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