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Bracing for impact: what leaders expect from Privacy Act reforms
Australia's proposed privacy reforms will require significant, multi-year investment in data, technology, governance and business transformation, at a time when organisations are already managing comp ...
ASIC secures second cybersecurity penalty in eight months as Fortnum is ordered to pay $1.35 million
In our latest Insight, we look at where Fortnum fell short, what the penalty tells us about ASIC’s evolving enforcement approach and the practical steps organisations should be taking now. ...
Deconstructing MACH Energy v DAMSHEG – what the High Court really said about scope 3 emissions
The High Court has dismissed MACH Energy's appeal against the invalidation of a development consent extending the life of the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales, a decision that has attracted ...
Mandatory automated decision-making disclosure requirements are coming – key takeaways from the OAIC guidance
New privacy obligations requiring disclosure of certain automated decision-making (ADM) processes commence on 10 December 2026. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's (OAIC) final gui ...
Australia's 'digital duty of care': what the draft bill means for online services
Australia’s proposed digital duty of care could significantly reshape online safety obligations for a broad range of online services. Our latest Insight looks at who could be captured, the practical implications and how the regime interacts with wider privacy reforms. ...
Automotive sector outlook: Legal trends driving the sector in FY27
The automotive sector continues to be a focal point for litigation risk and legislative reform. In this Insight, we explore some of the key issues and developments facing the sector. ...
Five questions boards should be asking about the proposed privacy reforms
The proposed Privacy Act reforms will require significant operational change across organisations. Boards should already be testing implementation readiness, resourcing needs and the financial, legal and regulatory consequences of getting it wrong. ...
Reading the regulatory horizon: key themes from ASIC and APRA's New Corporate Plans
Each year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic pri ...
A new era for privacy: What the proposed Privacy Act reforms mean in practice
On 31 August, the Attorney-General's Department released a draft of the Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026 (Draft Bill), along with a consultation paper (Consultation Paper). If p ...
Expert or arbitrator? The line holds
Expert determination clauses are increasingly common in commercial contracts, particularly those for construction, infrastructure and resources projects, and it is typical for such clauses to specify ...