ACCC reveals concerns over online marketplaces
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) fourth report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry raises concerns over general online retail marketplaces. The ACCC’s fourth
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APRA release crypto-asset management roadmap
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a crypto-asset risk management expectations and policy roadmap. The roadmap was prepared due to the rapid growth and development of cryptocurrency and …
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April 26, 2022
Critical Infrastructure Protection amendment comes into effect
The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 (Cth) (SLACIP Act) came into effect on 2 April 2022 to amend the Security of Critical infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth). The …
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April 26, 2022
Artificial intelligence no longer capable of being the inventor of a patent
The Full Federal Court of Australia has overruled the decision that permitted artificial intelligence (AI) as being the inventor of a patent. In July 2021, it was held in Stephen …
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April 19, 2022
Data collection of Australian athletes needs regulation
The Australian Academy of Science and the University of Western Australia’s Minderoo Tech & Policy Lab has released a discussion paper on sensitive data collected from professional Australian athletes. The …
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April 19, 2022
Digital Economy Strategy update for 2022
To cement Australia’s digital economy, the Australian Government has released an update to its Digital Economy Strategy for 2022. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Australian Government has invested more …
April 12, 2022
Adequacy of digital platforms’ disinformation report
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a report to the government on the adequacy of digital platforms’ disinformation and news quality. As part of the Digital Platforms …
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April 12, 2022
European Union releases report on proposed MiCA Bill
The European Union (EU) published a report by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) on the upcoming Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation Bill (MiCA Bill). The MiCA Bill was initially …
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April 4, 2022
Australian Parliament amends national security legislation
The Australian Parliament recently amended national security legislation via the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No.1) Bill to enhance Australia’s security capabilities. The Bill is coming …
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April 4, 2022
ASIC warns social media influencers of potential breach of Corporations Act
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an Information Sheet (INFO 269) warning social media influencers of their potential breach of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). INFO 269 …
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March 28, 2022
Facebook alleged to have blocked Australian news pages to influence new law
A Facebook whistleblower has come forward to claim that the blocking of Australian news pages in early 2021 was a negotiating tactic used to influence
Uber admitted to having engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct
The ride-sharing app Uber has admitted to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for having engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and making misleading
Australian cryptocurrency ETF delayed
A Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) was set to launch in Australia this week but was blocked by an unknown third party broker. To
APRA release crypto-asset management roadmap
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a crypto-asset risk management expectations and policy roadmap. The roadmap was prepared due to the rapid growth
Critical Infrastructure Protection amendment comes into effect
The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 (Cth) (SLACIP Act) came into effect on 2 April 2022 to amend the Security of Critical
Artificial intelligence no longer capable of being the inventor of a patent
The Full Federal Court of Australia has overruled the decision that permitted artificial intelligence (AI) as being the inventor of a patent. In July 2021,
Data collection of Australian athletes needs regulation
The Australian Academy of Science and the University of Western Australia’s Minderoo Tech & Policy Lab has released a discussion paper on sensitive data collected
Digital Economy Strategy update for 2022
To cement Australia’s digital economy, the Australian Government has released an update to its Digital Economy Strategy for 2022. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the
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