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Contracting for AI calls for a nuanced approach
Taking lead from the immortal words of Wet Wet Wet’s Marti Pellow, it is not ‘love’ but AI that is...
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Groundbreaking whistleblower developments – ASIC v TerraCom Limited ACN 143 533 537
On 26 August 2025, the Federal Court of Australia handed down a decision resulting in ASIC’s first enforcement outcome for...
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Corruption and Integrity Update – August 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the Parliamentary Crime and...
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New AML/CTF obligations for real estate businesses from 1 July 2026 – It’s time to start getting ready
From 1 July 2026, Australian real estate agents and property developers that sell property directly to customers without an agent...
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ATO pivots to enforcement and penalties for STP breaches
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its website to announce a new draft Law Administration Practice Statement is coming on...
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Minister for Planning approves the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan
The Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) was approved by the Minister for Planning and officially gazetted on 5...
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The right to work from home: Premier Allan’s promise to Victorian voters
Over the weekend, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced that the State Labor government intends to legislate a right to work...
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Finder: ASIC to continue to pursue cases to clarify crypto regulation as the Federal Court finds that a crypto-asset is not a debenture
On 24 July 2025, the Full Federal Court dismissed ASIC’s appeal against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd (Finder Wallet) and ordered...
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Important tobacco licensing changes impacting Victorian tenants: Key details
New regulations have come into effect in Victoria that will impact retail tenants that sell tobacco. As of 1 July...
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Corruption and Integrity Update – July 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the Crime and Corruption...
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Denmark to let you control the use of your voice and likeness. What about Australia?
If your social media is dipping into uncanny valley territory, you’ve likely found a deepfake. Elegantly described by the eSafety...
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Games of Chance: July 2025 Permit Fee Changes
The Trade Promotions regulators increased their fees on 1 July – see our handy one pager outlining the new fees,...
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