Oceania: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

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...

Most employers first encounter the 482 visa program when they’ve already identified a candidate overseas and need them in Australia within weeks.

Misleading pricing occurs when a business creates a false or misleading impression about the true cost of goods or services, even where the advertised price is technically correct. Under the Australian Consumer Law, businesses must ensure consumers can understand the real price they will be required to pay, including any unavoidable fees, charges, surcharges or conditions affecting price.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are transforming industries from healthcare to financial services, but securing patent protection in Australia requires more than technical sophistication.

Reposting defamatory content in Australia can create legal liability even if you did not write the original post. Under Australian defamation law, a person may be treated as a publisher if they participate in making defamatory material available to a new audience, including by sharing, reposting, forwarding, screenshotting, embedding, or otherwise republishing content.

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.

Employee social media activity outside work hours can still expose your business to reputational harm and legal complexity. In New Zealand, employees have a right to express their views, but that right has limits. Knowing where those limits sit can help you respond appropriately and avoid legal risk.

The judgment emphasised that the the issue was whether the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (NSW) (NSW Act) authorised Racing NSW to intervene and appoint an external administrator.

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.

The game is usually classified as illegal as it falls into a category of unregulated gambling.