The Commonwealth Government has announced changes to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules ( CPRs ).

To give effect to the Code, Parliament has passed two key statutes in August 2025: ...

This is underscored by ASIC’s 2025–26 Corporate Plan, which identifies both the use of AI and directors’ conduct as focus areas. It is clear that responsible AI adoption, strengthened governance, and ...

The vote, now scheduled for 14-17 October, seeks to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework. If adopted, the proposed amendments to MARPOL Annex VI will be circulated to all IMO Member States, ...

These changes, shaped by feedback from the voluntary transition phase (underway since 1 July 2025), appear to help ensure the new regime focuses on deals that truly impact market structure while ...

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced a two-year trial program to accelerate the IPO process for eligible companies listing on the ASX. The trial is effective ...

The State Development Bill 2025 introduces mechanisms that could reduce inefficiency and delays in the WA approvals framework for projects of strategic or economic significance. However, the ...

Clayton Utz is proud to announce its firmwide adoption of Harvey, a cutting-edge generative AI platform for law firms, as part of its strategic investment in AI-driven innovation to enhance client ...

ASIC's message is unambiguous: investment due diligence and compliance oversight are no longer back-office exercises but core fiduciary and operational functions. Recent regulatory action highlights ...

Clayton Utz has advised PM Nominees C Pty Ltd, an investment vehicle of Proprium Capital Partners (Australia) Pty Ltd, and AVID Property Group (together, AVID), on its $365 million acquisition of ...

Material adverse change or effect (MAC) clauses are a common feature in M&A transactions, especially in the public M&A space. These clauses are intended to protect buyers by allowing them to walk away ...

Amendments proposed to Queensland's planning legislation will introduce a new community benefit system for renewable energy developments. Under this new system applicants for large-scale solar farm or ...