The Minister for Health has determined the end of the COVIDSafe data period effective from 16 August 2022. All COVIDSafe app data has now been completely deleted from the National COVIDSafe Data Store. The COVIDSafe app was launched in late April 2020 to aid state and territory health officials in identifying and tracking people who …
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AI to be used for the first time as legal representation in US court
The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) lawyer is set to appear in a US court. The AI lawyer, DoNotPay, was developed by a start-up company to be capable of automatically generating legal documents and filing lawsuits at the press of a button. DoNotPay was developed by a Stanford University student named Joshua Browder, who initially …
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Victoria announces anti-theft number plate technology
Victoria Police have recently announced the implementation of new anti-theft number plate technology. This technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect stolen number plates on the road by embedding Victorian licence plates with holograms, similar to Australia’s bank notes. In this way, the AI system is able to recognise stolen number plates by comparing …
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Merit Protection Commissioner offers advice for automation in recruitment
The Merit Protection Commissioner is a statutory body that was setup to support compliance with the employment principles, values and the codes of conduct of both the Australian Public Service and Parliamentary Service. The Merit Protection Commissioner recently released new guidance material on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer automation in the recruitment …
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Australia set to introduce autonomous vehicle legislation by 2026
The Australian government has announced plans to legislate the use of autonomous vehicles nationwide. The new laws, which are expected to come into effect in 2026, will establish a framework for the deployment and operation of autonomous vehicles on roads across the country. The announcement represents a significant milestone for the development of autonomous vehicle …
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Australian government considers electronic surveillance reform
Electronic surveillance is a contentious issue in Australia, with the government currently considering significant reforms to the way it is regulated. One of the key proposals is the creation of a new independent oversight body to oversee the use of electronic surveillance by law enforcement agencies. This would replace the current system, in which the …
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Treasury releases consultation paper on Payments System Strategic Plan
The Australian Treasury has released a consultation paper seeking input from industry stakeholders into the Payments System Strategic Plan. Currently, Australia’s payment system has expanded in both size and complexity. As such, business models and participants require increased transaction convenience and more payment methods going into the future. The consultation paper refers to four key …
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New Australian legislation proposed to combat loot boxes in video games
A new law being proposed in Australia could see loot boxes in video games restricted to adults only. Loot boxes are in-game items that can be purchased with real money or in-game currency, and which contain a randomised selection of virtual items. These items can range from cosmetic upgrades to more powerful in-game weapons or …
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New Zealand plans to require major tech companies to pay for news
The New Zealand government is primed to release new legislation that will require major tech companies, like Google and Meta, to pay media companies for publishing and sharing news like they do in Australia. The Minister of Broadcasting, Willie Jackson, commented that the legislation will be modelled on similar laws in Australia and Canada and …
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OAIC commences formal investigation following Medibank data breach
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has commenced a formal investigation into the data handling practices of Medibank following its recent breach. The Commissioner of the OAIC is empowered to commence such an investigation under s 40(2) of the Privacy Act if it believes an act or practice may interfere with the privacy …
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