Mallesons Podcasts

Australia’s rapidly growing data centre industry will need significant volumes of firmed, renewable power to support future demand. This episode explores the different ways data centres could secure that energy, and whether retailers may ultimately offer the most practical solution by managing the full energy package. Key topics discussed: Contracting directly with renewable projects or Independent Power Producers (IPPs)Co-located generation and behind-the-meter solutionsBuilding and managing...

Young people are often at the centre of public debate about crime, but the debates rarely reflect the complexities of the issue. In this episode, host Clem Johnson speaks with Tim Solomon from Berry Street Yooralla and Travis Toemoe, partner at Mallesons, about their experiences working with young people. They explore the role of trauma, poverty, and disadvantage in shaping young people’s experiences, why punitive approaches are not effective, and how restorative practice, early intervention ...

Governance remains one of the most important and closely scrutinised issues facing boards and regulated entities. In this episode, Mallesons Partners Nathan Hodge and Tim Bednall discuss what good governance looks like for financial services organisations, the evolving role of boards and management, lessons emerging from the Financial Accountability Regime, and APRA's proposed reforms to CPS 510. The discussion explores how governance frameworks can drive accountability, improve decision maki...

In this episode of View from Asia, Mallesons International Director David Olsson AM shares a conversation originally recorded for the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Director Download podcast. David explores how Australian businesses can build the capability to turn access to Asian markets into opportunity, strengthen resilience and navigate the region’s evolving geopolitical and regulatory landscape. Topics discussed include: Building capability to turn market access into opportun...

What does increasing geopolitical and supply chain uncertainty mean for the contracts and commercial relationships businesses rely on? In this episode of View from Asia, Amanda Lees, Mallesons partner in Singapore, and International Director David Olsson AM explore why force majeure is back in the spotlight as businesses navigate disruption. They consider how force majeure clauses apply in practice, how businesses should approach long-term and cross-border contracts, and when other contractua...