The Federal Court has handed down its reasons in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v FIIG Securities Limited [2026] FCA 92, marking the first time the Court has imposed a civil penalty on an Australian...more
2/16/2026
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As announced in late 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will in this month commence a crackdown on the privacy policies of organisations that collect information in-person. The OAIC has...more
Picture this: your next amazing blog post is locked and ready for publication – and you’re ahead of schedule thanks to time saved through use of AI. You know you should be ‘transparent’ about that use, but how do you actually...more
12/8/2025
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Last week, the Australian Government announced (link) plans to establish a national AI Safety Institute (AISI) in early 2026, marking a significant step toward ensuring the safe development and deployment of advanced...more
12/1/2025
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The risk of pre and post Completion cybersecurity incidents is now a feature of the Australian deal landscape. In the recent ACL case1, the Federal Court imposed a $5.8 million Privacy Act penalty on Australian Clinical Labs,...more