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Treasury Considering Building a Modern Payments System for Australia’s Future
In a recent speech, RBA Governor Michele Bullock outlined the critical need to modernise Australia’s payments system, framing it as the essential digital infrastructure for the 21st-century economy. Just as …
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October 31, 2025
Kmart’s Use of Facial Recognition Ruled Unlawful
Australia’s Privacy Commissioner has found that Kmart breached the Privacy Act 1988 by using facial recognition technology (FRT) to combat refund fraud. Between June 2020 and July 2022, the retailer …
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October 9, 2025
NSW Establishes New Office to Lead Safe and Strategic AI Adoption
The NSW Government has taken a major step to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with the establishment of a new Office for Artificial Intelligence. Operating within Digital NSW, …
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September 30, 2025
Telstra CEO Calls for a Shared National Vision
In an address at the National Press Club, Telstra CEO Vicki Brady issued a powerful call to action: Australia’s future prosperity hinges on a shared national vision for its digital …
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September 16, 2025
Amazon Accepts Afterpay in Australia
Amazon has officially launched Afterpay for its Australian customers, a move long anticipated by savvy shoppers. The partnership, now fully active across Amazon.com.au and its app, allows customers to split the cost …
September 16, 2025
Australia Debates Copyright Reform to Fuel AI Innovation
A major proposal to amend Australia’s copyright laws is sparking a fierce debate between tech innovators and content creators. An interim report released by the Australian Productivity Commission has put …
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August 29, 2025
Federal Court of Australia Considers AI Guidelines for Legal Proceedings
The Federal Court of Australia is exploring the development of guidelines, or a practice note, to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI (Gen AI), in legal …
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August 1, 2025
OAIC Releases Privacy Foundations Self-Assessment Tool
In today’s digital world, protecting personal information is not just a legal obligation but a cornerstone of consumer trust. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released a Privacy Foundations …
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July 7, 2025
APRA’s Prudential Standard CPS 230 is now in force – what it means for your business?
As of 1 July 2025, APRA’s Prudential Standard CPS 230: Operational Risk Management is in effect. This standard introduces a comprehensive and unified framework for managing operational risk, business continuity and service provider arrangements across …
July 4, 2025
Insights into IT Law: What Makes It So Important
IT Law refers to the category of law that applies to information technology (IT). It covers all of the different legal issues that can arise
Labor Government plans to revamp crypto assets regulation
The Labor Government has announced a proposed multi-step plan to establish a new cryptocurrency regulatory framework in Australia. In his joint media release, the Treasurer
OAIC commences investigation into Optus data leak
Following the data breach of millions of Optus customers, the Office of the Australian Information Commission (OAIC) has launched a formal investigation into the personal
Victorian Institute of Technology found in breach of anti-spam laws
The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) has been found to be in breach of Australia’s anti-spam legislation. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) commenced
New research project finds growing presence of artificial intelligence in courtrooms worldwide
The Australian Institute for Judicial Administration (AIJA), UNSW Law & Justice, UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law, and Innovation, and the Law Society of NSW’s
Human Technology Institute releases a model law for facial recognition in Australia
Following the alleged misuse of facial recognition technology by local retailers this year, the Human Technology Institute has released a report proposing a model law
Meta fined $400 million for breach of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (Commission) has fined Meta (Facebook) approximately $400 million for contravening the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) privacy laws relating to the
APRA proposes new operational risk management requirements for emerging technology activities
At Arnotts Technology Lawyers, we regularly advise technology providers, including As-a-Service providers who supply services to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) regulated entities, including banks,
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