Australia: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

As organisations increasingly rely on AI and digital technologies, the volume of personal information being collected and managed continues to grow. This article examines five critical areas where Australian businesses can strengthen privacy practices and build trust through proper assessments, transparent workplace surveillance, effective breach response, complaint handling, and careful reliance on legal exceptions.

In this episode, we cross examine Dr Bruce Tonkin, Chief Executive Officer at auDA. Dr Tonkin is one of Australia's true internet pioneers and has been at the forefront...

Cybersecurity law compliance is a complicated and costly exercise for financial institutions because of typically extensive domestic regulation and the fragmented legal landscape globally.

On 28 May 2026, the Treasury published stage 1 of its long-awaited package of laws and consultations to designate, implement and operationalise the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF).

With Treasury now defining the scope of the SPF and core requirements that entities will need to comply with, regulated entities should assess whether they can meet these new obligations and actively consider how they engage with Treasury in the consultation.

The concept of unconscionable conduct has, in recent times, been increasing in prominence, both as a regulatory enforcement tool...

The Act requires providers of those social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent users under 16 years of age from obtaining or maintaining accounts with the platform.

Case demonstrates the power of passionate advocacy, the vital role of independent media, and the far-reaching consequences a single case can have on politics, law, and public consciousness.

After more than a decade in the UK media law sector, my return to Sydney to head up Spencer West's expansion into Australia has given me an opportunity to reflect on the transformative changes in our media landscape.

Tailor your disclaimers to each communication channel and specific risk. Ensure they are clear, visible and presented before reliance. Avoid broad or misleading wording, and do not assume disclaimers will remove all liability. Review them regularly to reflect changes in your business, legal obligations and how customers interact with your content.

With Treasury now defining the scope of the SPF and core requirements that entities will need to comply with, regulated entities should assess whether they can meet these new obligations and actively consider how they engage with Treasury in the consultation.

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Coles Supermarkets' 'Down Down' promotional pricing was misleading to consumers, despite the advertised prices being factually accurate. The case examines whether temporary price increases followed by promotional discounts constitute genuine savings, and establishes critical standards for how long a higher price must be maintained before retailers can legitimately advertise it as a discount reference point.