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Oracle Full Federal Court decision confirms refusal of stay not warranted
On Tuesday 21 October 2025, the Full Federal Court in Oracle Corporation Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCAFC 145 (the Appeal Decision) allowed an appeal against the Federal Court ...
One cyber incident, many breaches: first civil penalty under the Privacy Act
The Federal Court has approved Australian Clinical Labs' settlement agreement with the Australian Information Commissioner (the Commissioner) to pay a $5.8 million penalty, and a contribution of $400, ...
OAIC weighs in on privacy aspects of Social Media Minimum Age regime
From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms must take 'reasonable steps' to prevent users under the age of 16 from having accounts. Although the social media minimum age (SMMA) regime ...
Push notifications, links and compliance: lessons for all businesses from ACMA’s recent investigations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently investigated wagering providers PointsBet (IGA investigation; Spam Act investigation), Buddybet and Tabcorp, for potential breaches re ...
How to manage cyber risk in 2026
Australian cyber risk management regimes are high-level and principles-based, offering flexibility but leaving organisations exposed if their capabilities and cybersecurity posture isn’t genuine ...
Government consults on expanding Australian financial services law to digital assets
After a long period of discussion about potential digital asset reform, the Treasury has released draft legislation—the Treasury Laws Amendment (Regulating Digital Asset, and Tokenised Custody, ...
Governance doesn't stand still: 9 FAQs to help understand the Government's new Guidance for AI Adoption
Just a year after the publication of the Australian Voluntary AI Safety Standard (VAISS), the National AI Centre (NAIC) has published new Guidance for AI Adoption. The Guidance for AI Adoption updates ...
Allens advises Akaysha Energy on the $460m Elaine battery energy storage system financing
The 311 MW / 1,244 MWh BESS is underpinned by a 15-year virtual tolling agreement with Snowy Hydro, with 220 MW of contracted capacity – the largest four-hour virtual toll arrangement in the ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Australian Infrastructure Investment Monitor 2025
While investors are engaged, market challenges persist ...