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Clayton Utz said it published an article comparing the ASX’s draft fifth-edition corporate governance principles with the current framework and overseas approaches. The firm said the guide uses comparative tables to examine governance expectations across exchanges and identify differences relevant to listed companies assessing the proposed changes.
Clayton Utz said it published an update on draft amendments to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations. The firm’s article examined proposed requirements affecting project approvals and assessment, while noting that the regulations remained in draft and could change before being finalized.
Clayton Utz said it published an update by Cynthia Elachi, Anna Casellas and Molly Johnson on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026 (NSW), introduced into the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on October 20, 2026. The firm's article examined the bill's proposed orders protecting retail workers who interact with the public, including who can apply and the conditions and duration of orders.
Clayton Utz said it advised Development Victoria on a precinct development agreement with Hamton and Hostplus for Arden Central in North Melbourne. The firm said the consortium would develop a mixed-use precinct beside Arden Station, with housing, retail, hospitality, public open space and entertainment facilities.