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This edition covers the continued growth in online retail spending, driven by the rise of mobile-first shopping experiences, as well as the increasing adoption of facial recognition technology in retail environments. We also examine recent changes to tobacco licensing requirements and consider the evolving nature of casual employment, including the complexities around worker classification.
Further, our team provides insights into the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping consumer behaviour and highlights the current regulatory landscape for digital assets in Australia, with a focus on developments in the stablecoin space.
Partner Breanna Davies and the Gadens team have prepared this edition to help your organisation stay informed and ahead of the curve in an increasingly dynamic consumer environment
We packed this edition with legal analysis and updates on recent developments shaping the consumer sector, examining the impact of artificial intelligence, evolving consumer protection frameworks, employment law reforms, financial services regulation and the increasing role of technology in everyday business and consumer interactions.
Published
29 October 2025This update does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. It is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on matters of interest and it is not intended to be comprehensive. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.