Corruption and Integrity Update March 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider updates arising from the operations and oversight of the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Independent Assessor, as well as taking a deep dive into the proposed legislative amendments relating to the reporting of corruption by the Crime and Corruption Commission. Office […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update – February 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider the highly publicised release of the CCC reports into Mr Peter Carne and Ms Jackie Trad, as well as the tabling of the related Crime and Corruption (Restoring Reporting Powers) Amendment Bill 2025. We also consider the most recent updates from the CCC, […]
ReadmoreHCF Life’s ‘pre-existing condition’ clause in life insurance contracts declared misleading but not an ‘unfair contract term’ by Federal Court
Following proceedings commenced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Federal Court declared on 28 October 2024 that a term used by HCF Life Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HCF Life) in consumer contracts was misleading, but not an unfair contract term. The HCF Life case follows a number of other high profile cases […]
ReadmoreBunnings’ use of facial recognition technology found to breach the Privacy Act – What lessons can be learned?
On 29 October 2024, after an almost 2-year investigation, the Australian Privacy Commissioner (Commissioner) determined that retail giant, Bunnings, had, through its use of facial recognition technology at 62 of its retail stores around the country between 6 November 2018 and 30 November 2021, interfered with the privacy of hundreds of thousands of customers.[1] Facial […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update – October 2024
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we outline various updates issued by the CCC, summarise the highlights from the annual reports of various integrity bodies, and consider recent changes to the operating powers of the Queensland Ombudsman. Crime and Corruption Commission updates CCC’s Quarterly Report Number 8 On 9 October 2024, […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – September 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, as well as updates from the various state integrity bodies. NACC update Referral and assessment update The NACC continues to provide regular updates on the number of referrals received, the assessment process, and investigations underway. Key data […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update – September 2024
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to each of the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), Councillor Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA), Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC), as well as considering integrity issues ahead of the upcoming Queensland State election. CCC Annual […]
ReadmoreFederal Court has bone to pick with Medtronic, awards largest ever penalty under Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth)
The Federal Court of Australia in New South Wales has hit medical devices giant Medtronic with a $22 million penalty and a $1 million costs order in its decision of Secretary, Department of Health v Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 1096, which was handed down last week. Pursuant to its originating application dated 31 […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 24 September 2024
This edition of the Gadens Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, and ACCC including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC calls on product issuers to review distribution practices for DDO compliance: ASIC is urging product issuers to improve their distribution practices following a review that found significant issues with how […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – August 2024
In the latest edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, new foreign-bribery guidance for corporations, and updated statistics on Commonwealth fraud, as well as updates from the various state integrity bodies. NACC Update Referral and Assessment Update The NACC continues to provide regular updates on the number […]
ReadmoreGovernment publishes Consultation on the Mandatory Guardrails for AI in high-risk settings
In a busy period for Government on technology and data law reforms, in conjunction with its ongoing reviews of AI technology and systems, and complementing the Voluntary AI Safety Standard unveiled by Minister Ed Husic, the Federal Government recently released its ‘Proposals Paper for introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings’ (Paper) as an […]
ReadmoreFirst tranche of Privacy Act reforms enter parliament
The long-awaited Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) reforms are finally here, with the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 presented before parliament yesterday. After almost four years since the commencement of the Privacy Act Review, the government has introduced the first ‘tranche’ of these reforms. In tabling before parliament, the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus […]
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