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Australia's New Age Restrictions For Social Media

Effective 10 December 2025, Australia will implement a world-first age restriction governing social media use. The new law applies not only to domestic platforms but also to international platforms serving Australian users.

Australia Media & IT

GGI Global Alliance

Under-16 Social Media Ban: ESafety Commissioner's Regulatory Guidelines

Australia's social media ban for those under 16 years old is due to take effect from 10 December this year.

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The Hannah Thomas Case: A Test of Civil Liberties and Police Accountability

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.

Australia Media & IT

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

The Network Behind The Wheels: Communications Laws And The Future Of Connected And Autonomous Vehicles

Despite supportive policy positions, legal and regulatory complexities remain for CAV providers and distributors—refer to our previous article (here) for an overview of the key considerations

Worldwide Media & IT

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Rise Of Neutral Hosts In The Telco Value Chain

Australia Media & IT

AO

A&O Shearman

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Overseas – Part 6: How To Use Legal Counsel When Expanding Internationally

Australia Media & IT

HS

Harris Sliwoski

Why Is Two-up Illegal Except on ANZAC Day?

Australia Media & IT

AL

Astor Legal

Are Online Casinos Legal in Australia?

Australia Media & IT

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

"It was unconscionable for the casino to exploit my gambling addiction." Which case won?

Australia Media & IT

S

Stacks Law Firm

Media Law Insights: Returning To Australia's Evolving Media Landscape

Worldwide Media & IT

SW

Spencer West

The Employment Reality of TV Fame (2025 Edition)

Australia Media & IT

S

Swaab

Mandatory minimum classifications for computer games with gambling-like content

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

An overview of how to classify video games and films

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Community & Associations Newsletter – January 2025

Australia Media & IT

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

It Depends – What Is Happening With Division 296? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

Australia Employment

M

McCabes

David Gonski AC On AI And Inclusion (Video)

Australia Technology

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

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IT and Internet

Cross Examining Cyber EP20: Cross Examining Dr Bruce Tonkin (CEO Of auDA) (Podcast)

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...

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Critical Questions - How Can Banks Bridge The Cybersecurity Gap?

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

Worldwide Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Hannah Thomas Case: A Test of Civil Liberties and Police Accountability

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.

Australia Media & IT

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Australia's New Ransomware Payment Reporting Law Takes Effect, Covering Both Critical Infrastructure And Other Entities

Australia Technology

B

BakerHostetler

Scam alert: Don't get hooked by IP phishing emails!

Australia Technology

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Cyber Crime Report: How Do You Write One?

Australia Media & IT

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JB Solicitors

Australia's battle against ransomware: the Cyber Security Bill 2024

Australia Media & IT

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Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

Can the Australian Government Shut Down the Internet?

Australia Media & IT

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Eyewear retailer should have taken a closer look at their marketing settings

Australia Media & IT

HR

Holding Redlich

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

Cyber Security: Two Months In Retrospect (Australia) - August And September 2025

Australian Clinical Labs and the OAIC presented an agreed civil penalty position of $5.8m to the Federal Court arising from a 2022 data breach affecting 223,000 customers.

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Network Behind The Wheels: Communications Laws And The Future Of Connected And Autonomous Vehicles

Despite supportive policy positions, legal and regulatory complexities remain for CAV providers and distributors—refer to our previous article (here) for an overview of the key considerations

Worldwide Media & IT

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Rise Of Neutral Hosts In The Telco Value Chain

The telecommunications sector is reaching an inflection point. The capital investment required to build and upgrade telecoms networks continues to rise...

Australia Media & IT

AO

A&O Shearman

Combatting Payment Account Fraud: Australia's Scams Prevention Framework

Australia Finance

AO

A&O Shearman

Australia Passes Landmark Scam Prevention Legislation

Australia Consumer

JD

Jones Day

Bits, Bytes and Boards: Australia's New Cyber Security Act 2024

Australia Privacy

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Australia's battle against ransomware: the Cyber Security Bill 2024

Australia Media & IT

MF

Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

Can Border Force search your mobile phone?

Australia Criminal

S

Stacks Law Firm

Can police track your location from a phone call? Phone tracking and tracing in Australia

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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Media & Entertainment Law

The Hannah Thomas Case: A Test of Civil Liberties and Police Accountability

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.

Australia Media & IT

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Media Law Insights: Returning To Australia's Evolving Media Landscape

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.

Worldwide Media & IT

SW

Spencer West

The Employment Reality of TV Fame (2025 Edition)

Potential impact on employment for both employer and employee arising from being a reality TV show contestant.

Australia Media & IT

S

Swaab

Mandatory minimum classifications for computer games with gambling-like content

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

An overview of how to classify video games and films

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

International Tennis Integrity Agency v Jannik Sinner: Tennis anti-doping and integrity issues in the spotlight as the Australian Open 2025 kicks off

Australia Media & IT

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

New online defamation defence for publishers "innocently disseminating" third party comments

Australia Litigation

S

Stacks Law Firm

Defences to copyright infringement – What is a "Service for the Commonwealth or State"?

PA

Piper Alderman

Gambling Comparative Guide

Australia Media & IT

SL

Senet Legal Pty Ltd

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

Australia's New Age Restrictions For Social Media

Effective 10 December 2025, Australia will implement a world-first age restriction governing social media use. The new law applies not only to domestic platforms but also to international platforms serving Australian users.

Australia Media & IT

GGI Global Alliance

Not So GLAD: What Businesses Can Learn From The Federal Court's Ruling In ACCC v Clorox Australia Pty Limited [2025] FCA 357

In a significant development for environmental marketing standards in Australia, the Federal Court of Australia has imposed an A$8.25 million penalty on Clorox Australia Pty Ltd (Clorox Australia)...

Australia Environment

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

New Franchising Code To Commence In April

The Competition and Consumer (Industry Code–Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the New Code Draft), which replaces the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulation 2014 (the Old Code).

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Running Marketing Campaigns In Australia Involving Prizes – What You Need To Know

Australia Media & IT

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Modern Adtech Regulated Under Antiquated Law: How Video Killed The Internet Star

Australia Privacy

KG

K&L Gates LLP

No Royal Privilege For Trade Marks

MC

Marks & Clerk

Advertising, Marketing & Promotion Comparative Guide

Australia Media & IT

TG

Thomson Geer

More than a trade mark: How Geographical Indications (GIs) could boost Australian business

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Navigating the waves of greenwashing - Implications for trade mark owners

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

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Latest Videos

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Emerging Issues: Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector insights: April 2020

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McCullough Robertson

CU LAB: Major failings for IT projects

CU

Clayton Utz

CU LAB: An untrue newspaper article is going to damage my business. What can I do?

CU

Clayton Utz

CU LAB: Someone has hijacked my social media account! What should I do?

CU

Clayton Utz

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