The EPBC Act reform package comprises seven Bills, with the most significant changes outlined in the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 (Reform Bill), the National Environmental Protection Agency ...

This new approach, known as the Victorian Access Regime ( VAR ), will replace the current "open" access regime. It seeks to promote development of renewable energy infrastructure within REZs and ...

The Environment and Sustainable Development 5 Minute Fix is a snapshot of need-to-know news on a range of ESD issues nationally. This edition covers Queensland's Energy Roadmap 2025, changes to the ...

COP30 is expected to set the direction for global climate policy and markets over the next decade, presenting both ...

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: ...

Clayton Utz is pleased to announce the appointment of one of Australia's most experienced private equity lawyers, Mark Malinas, to its partnership as Head of Private Equity. Mr Malinas will join ...

Tailoring our expertise to your real estate ambitions, we navigate complex industry trends and legal landscapes, ensuring your projects achieve success in Australia's dynamic property market. As a key ...

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 ...

Private credit is playing an increasingly prominent role in Australia’s debt markets, with implications for how distressed situations are approached and resolved. The structural differences between ...

From 1 January 2026, certain high value acquisitions of Australian real estate must be notified to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and cleared prior to completion, or ...

All employers operating in Victoria should review their existing risk management processes, ensure their leaders and managers are briefed and trained in managing psychosocial risks, and prepare for ...