Daniel Kemp

The Australian government’s flagship policy still faces a battle to secure support in Parliament, as well as from wavering state governments.

Infratil and Mercury launched a joint bid to take 100% ownership of Tilt Renewables, which holds 11% of Australia’s installed wind capacity.

The Hong Kong giant’s bid is subject to approvals from the FIRB and the ACCC regarding foreign investment and competition concerns, which could force a divestment of assets.

Policy survives crucial meeting, but Victoria and Queensland want the ruling Coalition to first rubber-stamp it, as they call for a clause to stop emissions targets from decreasing over time.

The group’s access to detailed traffic information is at the core of the Australian watchdog’s concerns as it vies with IFM Investors to win approval for the project.

Heavyweight Australian investors back a new workplace diversity initiative as LPs admit the issue is a factor in their investment decision-making.

The new fund has a target IRR of 5% and already owns a portfolio of 12 assets purchased from a previously liquidated SPARX fund.

Clean Energy Finance Corporation makes $112m commitment to the new closed-ended fund that will target ‘high-growth’ assets.

The Walsh & Co-managed entity has secured a 15-year PPA for 69% of Beryl Solar Farm’s output and is considering a battery installation to enhance risk-adjusted returns.

Frank Kwok, co-head of Asia-Pacific for Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets, argues infra investors are 'ultimately looking for priviledged cashflows', whether it's in land registries or some of the more tradional assets the country has to offer.