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17 December 2025
Authored by: Marcus Ford, Mark Cowan and Grace Chiari
From Friday 12 December 2025, standalone battery energy storage system developments are subject to Queensland’s new renewables planning regime, which was introduced earlier this year for wind and solar farms. ...

Who, What, Where with John Lean

Who, what, where with lawyer John Lean. Hear how long he’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what he would be doing if he wasn’t working in law and what he loves about his job.

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In this episode of ‘Coffee with CGW’, special counsel Melinda Ranson from our private client team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, we delve into Melinda’s background, explore her life outside CGW, and discuss what gets her excited about her work.

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