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South Australia’s AI Royal Commission: The Terms Of Reference Are Here. Is Your Organisation Ready?
South Australia's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence has released its Terms of Reference, outlining a comprehensive examination of how the state can harness AI's economic and social benefits while managing associated risks. The inquiry will investigate policy frameworks, workforce impacts, education adaptation, and regulatory settings needed to support responsible AI development and deployment.
Australia Government
PA
Piper Alderman
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NSW Government Bulletin: As AI Use Grows, Are Your Governance Frameworks Keeping Pace?
As AI adoption accelerates across NSW Government agencies, with 357 tools now in use across major public sector organizations, the need for robust governance frameworks has never been more critical. This bulletin examines the current state of AI implementation in NSW, identifies key barriers to responsible adoption, and provides practical guidance for agencies to strengthen their AI governance, risk management, and assurance processes.
Australia Strategy
HR
Holding Redlich
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Directions 121 & 122: Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Reset
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has introduced new skilled visa processing priorities under Ministerial Directions 121 and 122, fundamentally restructuring how applications are prioritized. Unlike the previous system that prioritized by location, the new framework prioritizes by sector first, placing specified industries at the highest priority regardless of whether applicants are onshore or offshore.
Australia Immigration
RM
Roam Migration Law
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The Low And Mid-Rise Housing Reforms - What Will It Take To Turn Planning Reform Into Housing Delivery?
NSW's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms aim to address the state's housing shortage by permitting diverse housing types near transport hubs, but a recent panel discussion revealed a critical question: will removing planning barriers alone actually deliver more housing? The debate highlights tensions between state intervention and local government authority, while examining whether planning reform can overcome feasibility challenges, infrastructure constraints, and affordability concerns that continue to impe
Australia Real Estate
BP
Bartier Perry
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Ministerial Direction 119: What The New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Mean For Employers
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has introduced Ministerial Direction 119, fundamentally reshaping how skilled visa applications are prioritised based on occupation type and applicant location. For the first time, the Skills in Demand visa falls under priority processing rules, while regional location and accredited sponsor status no longer carry the weight they once did under the previous framework.
Australia Immigration
RM
Roam Migration Law
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Updated Political Donations Laws For 2026 Victorian Election: Implications For Business
The new regime imposes a $7,500 cap on political donations, bans foreign donations, mandates real-time disclosure and, significantly for business, applies retrospectively from 15 April 2026. Businesses that have made a political donation in Victoria since 15 April 2026, or which are planning to make a donation ahead of this year’s election, should review their donations policies and compliance procedures now.
Australia Government
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy – Industry Essentials
The Australian Government's 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy outlines a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the nation's sovereign defence industrial base through procurement reform, industrial growth initiatives, and enhanced export capabilities. How will the establishment of the Defence Industry Hub, Industrial Development Agreements, and the new Defence Delivery Agency reshape Australia's defence sector and accelerate capability delivery?
Australia Government
PA
Piper Alderman
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