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

The State laws were considered to be a: "circumstance that is an exemplar of the application of s 109" of the Constitution and clearly "impaired or detracted from the operation of the Commonwealth law ...

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 National Assessment considered 10 priority hazards (including temperature increases, drought, bushfires, storms, flooding and ocean warming) over historical (1850-1900), current (2011-2030), ...

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 ...

An additional layer of complexity is introduced when the Commonwealth steps in, via the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, to ensure employees of insolvent enterprises receive their ...

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 ...