High Court rules AI cannot be named an inventor
The High Court of Australia has marked the end of determining whether artificial intelligence (AI) may be named as an inventor. In the recent decision
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Australia’s Cyber Security Act Bolsters Digital Protection Nationwide
Australia has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding its digital landscape with the introduction of the Cyber Security Act 2024, the nation’s first standalone cybersecurity law. Passed in November …
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March 1, 2025
OAIC Launches New Freedom of Information Dashboard
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has introduced a new statistics dashboard designed to enhance public access to data about Australia’s freedom of information (FOI) system. This innovative …
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March 1, 2025
Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has taken a bold step in social media regulation, passing legislation that will ban children under 16 from having social media accounts. The new law, which garnered support from …
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March 1, 2025
US Supreme Court Signals Support for TikTok Ban Amid National Security Debate
The United States Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold legislation that would effectively ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform before 19 January 2025. During nearly …
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March 1, 2025
Australia Unveils New AI Regulation Proposal with Mandatory Safeguards
The Australian Government has announced a comprehensive proposal to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), introducing mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems alongside a voluntary AI safety standard. The proposal, released in …
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March 1, 2025
Australia Passes Landmark Privacy Reforms with New Anti-Doxxing Laws and Privacy Tort
Australia has taken a significant step forward in modernising its privacy laws with the passage of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. The legislation, which cleared both Houses …
January 26, 2025
Australia Mandates Disclosure of Cyber Ransom Payments in New Law
In a significant move to combat cybercrime, Australia is set to introduce the Cyber Security Act, requiring businesses to disclose ransom payments made to hackers. The landmark legislation aims to …
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January 26, 2025
Human Rights Law Centre submits inquiry on misinformation reform
A new report by the Human Rights Law Centre is calling for urgent government intervention to combat the growing menace of misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms. The Rights-First: Principles …
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December 2, 2024
First international AI Ethics Framework opens for signature
In a landmark move for technological governance, the Council of Europe has introduced the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law – the …
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December 2, 2024
For Lawyers and Law firms: The Complete Technology Guide
The 21st century has seen advancements being made in technology at an unprecedented pace and volume. The ever-changing nature of technology has meant the innovation
What Is A Contract Lawyer? Understanding Their Role
Contracts are the cornerstone of commercial law. As well drafted contracts and agreements are the cornerstone of business relationships and business growth, much of a
Yuga Labs commences proceedings over copycat NFTs
Yuga Labs, the company behind the prominent Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFT) collection, has commenced court proceedings in the Central District of
International Counter Ransomware Initiative calls for collaboration in cyberspace
The members of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) recently engaged in a 2-day summit at the White House to reaffirm their continued commitment to
What do the changes to unfair contract terms mean for SaaS businesses?
Recent changes to unfair contract terms laws in Australia will materially change the way that you prepare, negotiate and enforce standard form contract terms. For
ACSC releases Annual Cyber Threat Report 2022
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released its Annual Cyber Threat Report detailing an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia and how the
ACCC releases fifth Digital Platforms Services Inquiry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its fifth report in its Digital Platforms Services Inquiry. The report concerns competition and consumer issues identified
New unfair contract terms laws will flip the script!
Big changes are coming to the laws governing unfair contract terms in Australia. The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (Cth) (the UCT Reform Bill),
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