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7 May 2025
One of the more overlooked reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act) has been the new civil penalty provisions. The reforms introduce new ‘low level’ penalty provisions which empower the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to issue infringement notices or compliance notices where an entity fails to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) or where they issue a non-compliant eligible data breach statement.
- Articles
1 April 2025
1 April 2025
With reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) on the horizon, a recent UK case provides guidance to Australian online gambling operators about best practice in obtaining online consent.
- Articles
17 March 2025
17 March 2025
Significant reforms to strengthen protections for NSW’s biodiversity came into effect on 7 March 2025.
- Events
24 March 2025
24 March 2025
Addisons Partner Laura Hartley will present ‘ACCC: Year in Review’ at the Legalwise seminar on 24 March 2025.
- Articles
19 February 2025
19 February 2025
This week, Liquor & Gaming NSW opened a public consultation period and invites submissions on the next stage of gaming reforms in NSW.
- Articles
19 February 2025
19 February 2025
Part 3 of the Cyber Security Act introduces ransomware reporting obligations that require “reporting business entities” to provide a ransomware payment report.
- Articles
16 December 2024
16 December 2024
Digital assets businesses operating without an Australian financial service licence (or without being an authorised representative of a licensee) should be prepared to substantiate and justify why their digital asset(s) or related products or arrangements are not regulated financial products, in all aspects of their offering, says ASIC.
- Articles
12 December 2024
12 December 2024
On 29 November 2024, both Houses passed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill). The Bill adopts a significant number of reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) proposed by the Government. As the Bill has received Royal Assent, the reforms are incorporated into the Privacy Act.
- Articles
29 November 2024
29 November 2024
On 1 January 2025, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will be varied to make it a criminal offence to intentionally underpay an employee (Wage Theft Offence). There will also be increased civil penalties for employers who are found to have inadvertently underpaid an employee.
- Articles
21 November 2024
21 November 2024
On 29 October 2024, the Australian Privacy Commissioner has determined that the use of facial recognition technology by Bunnings Group Limited breached the privacy of individuals by collecting their personal and sensitive information.
- Articles
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
With discussions about amending the Corporations Act to strengthen ASIC’s powers to enforce continuous disclosure obligations, ASX-listed companies should review their internal policies regarding ongoing disclosure obligations.
- Articles
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
With AI technologies becoming increasingly accessible, their risks to Australian consumers, businesses and national security have also become more apparent.
- Articles
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
This decision puts Australian businesses on notice that particular care ought to be given to whether arbitration clauses suit their circumstances.