Clayton Utz

Beefed-up officer due diligence included in Victoria's OHS overhaul

The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Act 2026 (Vic) ( Act) passed the Victorian Parliament on 28 July 2026. It amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) ( OHS ...
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Expanded safety powers for health and safety representatives in Victoria

An independent review of employee representatives under the Victorian OHS Act has led to a Bill to expand the powers of health and safety representatives (HSRs) and entry permit holders, while ...
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NSW draws the line: what the new Data Centre Policy Framework means for investors, developers, government and communities

On 17 August 2026, the NSW Government released the NSW Data Centre Policy Framework (Framework) and its accompanying Guidelines. This initiative is the first of its kind in Austra ...
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Who counts as a "supplier" under Australia’s whistleblower laws?

"Supplier" is interpreted broadly and purposively. Volunteer contributors, fundraisers, and individuals providing informal or unpaid services may qualify as eligible whistleblowers. Organisations ...
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Nine governments, one rulebook: National Cabinet backs mandatory AI and data centre standards

Samy Mansour, Tim Webb, Nick Thomas, Simon Newcomb, Walid Sukari, Mariam Azzo, Alex Danne, Andrew Steele, Claire Smith, Vicki Aron, Katy Warner, Stuart MacGregor, Tristan Appleby, Justine Abel, Alex ...
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Hasta la vista, confidentiality: when AI use breaches workplace obligations

Where such policies exist, an employee who uploads an employer's confidential documents to a public AI service may have breached multiple workplace obligations. Depending on the circumstances, the ...
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Newmont's Tax Win and the New Division 855 Landscape

Newmont Australia's 16.2% investment in Regis Resources Ltd was valued at US$185.9 million, with US$6.8 million attributable to non-TARP current assets and US$179.1 million treated as TARP. The ...
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Mopping up AI Slop: Fair Work Commission taking action to address excessive AI claims

The Fair Work Commission has released a Guidance Note requiring parties to disclose their use of AI, verify AI-generated content and make specific declarations, with non-compliance carrying ...
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Kupang: Court of Appeal disallows Commissioner of Taxation’s appeal

In a decision handed down on 13 August 2026, the New South Wales Court of Appeal dismissed the Commonwealth of Australia's (the Commonwealth) appeal from a decision of McGrath J at first instance that ...
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The NSW Premier's India mission: trade, investment and what it means for business

The India program is part of a wider regional push. While the Premier travels on to Kathmandu from 4 to 5 September to strengthen New South Wales's engagement with Nepal, the Treasurer will continue ...
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From patchwork to playbook: the Joint Select Committee on AI and what it means for business

For businesses already navigating a crowded field of AI inquiries, standards and expectations, the newly established Committee signals a shift towards a coordinated, whole-of-Parliament approach, and ...