1. Legal Considerations When Doing Business in Australia Lisa Butler Admitted in Western Australia. Not Admitted in Texas. AACC Energy Conference 6 February 2015

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3. 3 squirepattonboggs.com 3 What’s similar? Many things, but most importantly, the fundamentals…  Common Law  Federal System  Commonwealth  State/Territory  Local  Procedures, processes and principles Example: Business Structures

4. 4 squirepattonboggs.com 4 What have other investors found noteworthy?  Australia’s employment laws  The “NES”  Unfair dismissal  OHS  Superannuation  What is the “PPSA”???  Protecting your personal property  Relatively new legislation  Broad scope and significant impact

5. 5 squirepattonboggs.com 5 Some tips…  Finding the right information  Background research  Specific due diligence  Interacting with Government  Who should you speak to?  Their processes and timeframe.  Knowing their approach and policy!  For more information – check out our Doing Business in Australia guide.

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