Reserve Bank of Australia launches pilot central bank digital currency
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has partnered up with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) to explore possible use cases for a central
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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
How to Contact an Attorney Before Launching Your E-Commerce Site
Before launching your e-commerce site it is recommended that you contact an IT attorney to discuss the legal issues that can impact on you via
Top Reasons Why Lawyers Must Embrace Technology
Lawyers need to embrace technology so that they understand the business environment and landscapes that their clients operate in. Without a solid understanding of this
High Court finds that Google is not liable for online defamation
The High Court of Australia has released a significant judgment, finding by a majority that Google did not publish defamatory material by operating its search
Productivity Commission’s report encourages Australian businesses to embrace technology and innovation
The Productivity Commission has released its 5 Year Productivity Inquiry. This report highlights key challenges facing Australian businesses and the decrease in productivity in the
OAIC releases advice regarding personal information collection for COVID-19 purposes
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) recently released an advice notice for entities that are collecting personal information for COVID-19 purposes. In its
Google fined $60 million for misleading Australian mobile users about location data collection
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a $60 million fine against Google for misleading Australian consumers about the collection and use of personal location
AISA survey results show cybersecurity priority is not reflected by company boards
The Australian Information Security Association (AISA), in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AIC), recently released a study on Boards and Cyber Resilience.
Australian law cannot regulate artificial intelligence use in workplaces
With improvements in modern technology, artificial intelligence (AI) now has the ability to accurately monitor health and safety in the workplace. However, this has raised
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