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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

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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

On May 30, the ransomware payment reporting requirements of Australia's Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA) took effect. The new requirement applies to a broad range of entities and cyber security incidents...

Australia Technology

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BakerHostetler

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

Scam emails often create a false sense of urgency, pressuring recipients to respond quickly and take immediate action to protect their brand.

Australia Technology

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Cyber Crime Report: How Do You Write One?

If you fall victim to a cyber crime, it is highly recommended to draft a cyber crime report.

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

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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

Australia Media & IT

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Holding Redlich

Software Licensing In The ATO Crosshairs

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Alvarez & Marsal

Can Border Force search your mobile phone?

Australia Criminal

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Stacks Law Firm

The criminal offence of threatening serious harm over the internet

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Taking a gamble: Proposed reforms to the National Classification Scheme

Australia Media & IT

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Holding Redlich

Don't open the attachment! – how a fraudulent email can land you in hot water

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Getting third-party assistance to sell your SaaS

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Stage 2 Defamation law reforms - what to expect in 2023 and beyond

Australia Litigation

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Bartier Perry

It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Planning And Environmental Decision Making?

Australia Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 2 Spotlight On Silica – Recent Developments And Trends

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practical guidance on ‘copyright claims' from digital services providers – are you sure it's legit?

Some copyright claims from digital services providers may not have conducted proper copyright infringement analysis.

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McCullough Robertson

Is your domain name safe?

Ssimple steps to take to use your business or brand name & your existing .au domain to obtain the shortened .au equivalent.

Australia Media & IT

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Hyperlink is merely a tool: High Court finds Google is not a Publisher

Clarification as to the obligations on tech giants in this evolving landscape of disseminating information online.

Australia Media & IT

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Piper Alderman

How can I get abusive content removed from the internet?

Recent Federal laws give the eSafety Commissioner power to order the removal of abusive, abhorrent or threatening content.

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

New .AU domain name – Australian companies need to secure their online real-estate before 20 September 2022

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Pointon Partners

Blockchain Bites: A fiduciary duty by any other name would smell just as sweet: Tulip Trading v Bitcoin Association

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Cars24 successfully drives home defence of a court appeal in auDRP process

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Google foreshadows devastating impact if defamation ruling not overturned

Australia Litigation

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Proposed new anti-trolling legislation in Australia

Australia Media & IT

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Holding Redlich

Monitoring your Licence Number through Google Alerts

Australia Finance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Ransomware: key legal issues facing organisations under attack

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Upping the ante: The ACCC announces plans for more ex ante regulation of digital platforms

Australia Media & IT

HR

Holding Redlich

New Aussie Domain Name

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Davies Collison Cave

The unveiling of the Australian Ransomware Action Plan

Australia Technology

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Gilchrist Connell

Ransomware: key legal issues facing organisations under attack

Proposed legislation currently before parliament introduces mandatory reporting obligations for ransomware payments.

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Upping the ante: The ACCC announces plans for more ex ante regulation of digital platforms

The ACCC published a separate report on web browsers and general search engine services in late October 2021.

Australia Media & IT

HR

Holding Redlich

New Aussie Domain Name

A new Australian domain name, .au will be available from 24 March 2022. Australian individuals, businesses, and organisations will be able to register their existing and new domain names in the .au domain name space...

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Davies Collison Cave

The unveiling of the Australian Ransomware Action Plan

The government's Ransomware Action Plan outlines a range of proposals intended to combat the threat of ransomware.

Australia Technology

GC

Gilchrist Connell

How to not be a spammer

Australia Media & IT

KL

Kinny Legal

Blockchain Bites: Time for a safe harbor?; Central Banks continue to progress CBDCs internationally with recent dialogue and projects; Recent proposals on prudential treatment of crypto-assets

This issue of Blockchain Bites provides the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Blockchain Bites: Australian govt funded blockchain pilots announced; Unnamed employee sprung stealing from liquidated exchange Cryptopia; Sothebys continues to break records with crypto assets

This issue of Blockchain Bites brings you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in blockchain and digital law.

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission turns its attention to online marketplaces

As part of its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, the ACCC will investigate the provision of online retail marketplaces.

Australia Anti-trust

HR

Holding Redlich

Getting the best out of LinkedIn in professional services

LinkedIn can be a valuable business and professional development tool and provides a connect with colleagues and clients.

Australia Law Practice

MA

Moore Australia

UK gives US permission to appeal decision not to extradite Assange, despite key witness lying

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Time to topple the digital Goliaths

Australia Media & IT

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Travis Schultz & Partners

Microsoft warns of recent activity by Nobelium focused on IT Companies

Australia Technology

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Tips for LinkedIn beginners – Part 1

Australia Law Practice

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Law In Order

Crowdsourcing: How is intellectual property important?

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Spruson & Ferguson

Labor introduces new bill to mandate notification of ransomware payments

Australia Technology

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Gilchrist Connell

Buyer Beware – All creative care and no responsibility - website development

Australia Media & IT

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Judgment in Google location tracking case sends warning to businesses

Australia Consumer

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Stacks Law Firm

Negotiating software contracts – 4 expert tips

Australia Media & IT

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Metis Law

Introducing new ICloud Account Legacy feature

Australia Technology

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HHG Legal Group

Blockchain Bites: Apple recruits to explore alternative payments; DCEs call for regulation in the wake of competitors going ghost; Cryptocurrency education still critical

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Blockchain Bites: AUSTRAC guidance for digital currency exchanges; Paypal permits digital currency withdrawals; Game stops NFT team; NFTs: An overview

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

Blockchain Bites: Mastercard expedites CBDC exploration; WeWork welcomes digital currencies for payments in and out; US show its ongoing support for BTC and digital assets; Venmo enables digital currency purchases in-app

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

Blockchain Bites: Aus Senate Technology Committee 2nd Interim Report; Five US CBDC pilots to take flight; Sothebys to auction the first NFT

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

Taxing the digital economy

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Pinsent Masons

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Monitoring your Licence Number through Google Alerts

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

CU LAB: Major failings for IT projects

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Clayton Utz

Privacy law reform: a new business challenge (video content)

MA

Moore Australia

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