National Integrity Spotlight – July 2025
In this quarterly edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider significant recent updates from the NACC and the Australian Federal Police, as well as developments from various State integrity bodies. National Anti-Corruption Commission NACC referral update The NACC continues to provide regular updates on its operations. As at 11 June 2025, the NACC: is […]
ReadmoreNew mandatory ransomware payment reporting obligations now in force
Introduction Australia has taken a bold step in strengthening its cyber resilience with the introduction of the mandatory ransomware and cyber extortion payment reporting regime under Part 3 of the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cyber Security Act). Effective from 30 May 2025, this new regime requires certain entities – including businesses with an annual turnover exceeding $3 million and […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – April 2025
In the first quarterly edition of the National Integrity Spotlight for 2025, we consider the latest update to the Corruptions Perception Index, legislative updates on whistleblowing and electoral reform,, and the findings of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the NACC. We also consider updates from the NACC and state-based integrity organisations, as well as a […]
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 […]
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