Mallesons Podcasts

Inside Australia’s East and West Coast Gas Markets: Power Perspectives Episode 7

In this episode of Power Perspectives, we discuss the evolving dynamics of Australia’s gas market across the east and west coasts. With gas playing a critical role in the energy transition—supporting renewables, ensuring system reliability, and underpinning export revenues—our panel explores key market developments, policy, pricing trends, and investment drivers shaping the sector. Key topics:  * East coast gas market: supply pressures and policy developments  * West coast gas market: balanced for now, tightening ahead * Nationally, Australia faces a tightening gas market toward 2030, requiring sustained investment * Domestic gas pricing, investment and project structuring trends

FS Reg Room Episode 7: Unpacking 'Efficiently, Honestly and Fairly’

The obligation to act efficiently, honestly and fairly is increasingly shaping ASIC enforcement strategy. In this episode, host Nathan Hodge is joined by dispute resolution partners Amanda Engels and Damian Lovell to discuss how recent cases are expanding the obligation and what this means for financial institutions. Key topics discussed * How ASIC is using efficiently, honestly and fairly in enforcement * Governance and systems expectations from recent cases * Cyber risk and scam prevention obligations * Application beyond traditional financial services conduct * The intersection with other obligations such as trustee duties under the SIS Act * Practical implications for financial institutions

Managing risks in the modern workplace (Part 2): AI Now Episode 2

AI Now is back with Part 2 on AI’s impact for the workforce, and this time we hear about the widespread use and risks of AI‑driven performance and monitoring tools, Australia’s first AI-specific workplace safety laws, and why governance - particularly at board level following the Star decision – is a live issue.  Employment law expert Cilla Robinson joins co-hosts Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans to talk about: * When AI performance tools cross the line - including where ‘people are effectively being managed by an algorithm’ - and where they can add genuine value * The three things boards should add to their next agenda * Why it’s important to keep decision-making paper trails – and the tension between fast-moving technologists and lawyers * What the new duty in NSW means and what to watch as SafeWork NSW guidance and consultation develops, including permit-holder right of entry to inspect these systems - as Cilla puts it, ‘your algorithm is now part of your work system in the same way as any other hazard that needs to be considered from a safety perspective’ * And more!

Insurance Pocketbook 2026: Trends and market insights in coverage disputes

In this episode, Peter Yeldham and Travis Toemoe examine, at an aggregate level, recent insurance coverage decisions for the Insurance Pocketbook 2026.  Their analysis reflects what the data reveals about insurance litigation trends and outcomes.  Key topics discussed: * Where insurance coverage disputes are being litigated * Who is winning those disputes * Which sectors and policies dominate the litigation landscape

Managing risks in the modern workplace (Part 1): AI Now Episode 2

We turn to one of the most live issues for organisations right now: AI and the workforce. Employment law expert Cilla Robinson joins AI Now co-hosts Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans to unpack what clients are dealing with right now.  Key topics discussed in this episode: * Why AI risk is often about work redesign, not mass job losses * How algorithms are changing performance, monitoring and decision‑making * Where employers are tripping up on consultation and oversight * Why humans still need to stay firmly in the loop.