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Proxy voting in Australia: what could three extra days change? - with Proxymity
Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

Australia’s proxy voting market has undergone a significant operational shift. One of the clearest changes is time: the average gap between custodian and ballot deadlines has fallen from 96 to 24 hours, returning three days to investors. In this episode, Mark Brannigan and Martin Lawrence are joined by Scott Oakland, Head of APAC at Proxymity, to explore what that transformation looks like in practice. The conversation looks at how Australia has moved away from manual, intermediary-heavy processes towards a more connected model linking issuers, custodians and investors. It also explores what additional time can mean for investors reviewing proposals, engaging with investment teams and making voting decisions. Scott and Martin discuss the role of real-time information, greater transparency and vote certainty, as well as how earlier visibility can support engagement between issuers and beneficial owners. The episode also looks beyond Australia to consider what its experience could mean for markets including Singapore and Japan, and how reducing operational barriers could support greater investor participation. Produced in partnership with Proxymity. Explore the full research here