Victorian Government launches new multilingual chatbot
The Victorian Government just rolled out the first multilingual chatbot, AskVic. AskVic was developed by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing to assist culturally
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Will the Scams Prevention Framework Succeed?
Australians are losing over $2.74 billion annually to digital scams, prompting the federal government to introduce tougher laws. However, there has been criticism as to whether these changes will force big corporations …
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June 26, 2025
Mandatory Ransomware Payment Reporting Now Active in Australia
From 30 May 2025, Australian businesses meeting specific turnover thresholds must report ransomware or cyber extortion payments within 72 hours under the Cyber Security Act 2024. This new regime aims to enhance national cybersecurity …
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June 7, 2025
Australian Signal Directorate Releases Best Practices to Secure AI systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems rely heavily on high-quality, secure data to function accurately. However, without proper safeguards, these systems are vulnerable to data breaches, manipulation, and corruption. …
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June 7, 2025
NSW to Introduce New Laws for Identity Security
The New South Wales government has introduced new legislation to strengthen protections for residents at risk of identity fraud. The Identity Protection and Recovery Bill, announced by the Minister for …
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May 27, 2025
Australia and India Negotiate Bilateral Cybercrime Treaty to Counter Rising Threats
Australia and India are advancing discussions on a landmark bilateral treaty aimed at strengthening cybersecurity cooperation, as both nations grapple with escalating cyber threats. The proposed agreement would facilitate real-time …
May 13, 2025
2025 AI Deployment and Governance Survey Report
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries has created significant opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. However, as highlighted in the 2025 AI Deployment and Governance Survey, …
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May 6, 2025
Protecting Consumer Privacy in a Data-Driven Industry
The retail sector is increasingly reliant on customer data to personalise services, improve marketing, and enhance sales. However, as highlighted by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), this …
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April 29, 2025
Federal Court Releases AI Transparency Statement
The Federal Court of Australia has released a clear and measured statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court processes, reflecting both the potential benefits and risks of …
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April 29, 2025
Key Insights from the Parliamentary Report on the Future of Work
A recent parliamentary report, The Future of Work, examines the evolving nature of employment in Australia, driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and global economic changes. The report highlights both …
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April 15, 2025
UK Court permits lawsuit to be “airdropped” via NFT
The High Court of England and Wales has ruled that individuals and entities may now be served legal documents via non-fungible tokens (NFT). Fabrizio D’Aloia,
Japan enacts first regulatory framework for stablecoins
Japan has become the first country in the world to enact a framework regulating the issue, distribution, and use of stablecoins, and protecting users from
European Parliament adopts Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act
The European Parliament announced the adoption of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) to address the societal and economic effects of
ACCC report reveals Australians lost more than $2 billion to scams in 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Targeting Scams report revealed that Australians lost approximately $2 billion to scams in 2021. The report compiled data
High Court hearing considers patentability of computer inventions
In early June, a hearing was held in the High Court of Australia to review an appeal from the Full Federal Court concerning the patentability
Australian Treasury announces crypto is not taxed as a foreign currency
The Australian Treasury has announced that cryptocurrency will continue to be excluded from foreign currency tax arrangements. This decision came about after the Government of
Australian users sue Apple and Google over breach of Australian Consumer Law
Australian users of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store have instituted simultaneous legal proceedings against the tech companies over an alleged breach of
Australia’s BTC Markets receives first domestic financial services licence
The Australian-based cryptocurrency exchange, BTC Markets, has become the first of its kind to receive a financial services licence. The Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)
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