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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, ...
Australian Infrastructure Investment Monitor 2025
While investors are engaged, market challenges persist ...
Victoria becomes the first state to agree a Treaty with First Peoples
Victoria has recently passed the Statewide Treaty Bill and signed a treaty with Traditional Owners, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to agree a treaty and formalise a treaty process. The Sta ...
Allens advises lenders on financing for Blind Creek solar and battery project
The project, being developed by Octopus Investments Australia, represents an important step forward for Australia’s clean energy transition. ‘Hybrid solar and storage projects like Blind Creek are ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...