Oceania: Technology

The general rule is that a business cannot send unsolicited emails to market, sell, and promote their goods and services.

"Statement Expectations" sets out ACMA views on the minimum requirements needed to comply with the Spam Act.

This heavy penalty was a reminder to all businesses to ensure that their marketing complies with regulations.

A new enterprise agreement between Private Media & the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, approved by the FWC restricts the use of AI in editorial work.

This draft legislation is ambitious in scope and represents Australia's answer to comprehensive crypto-asset reforms.

OAIC's recommendations on managing records of messaging apps provide useful lessons and practical solutions.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined the Australian Government's intended national approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposals bring responsibility...

For the first time, an Australian tribunal has ruled on the legality of facial recognition technology and the collection and use of biometric information under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act). The case involved Australian hardware retailer, Bunnings Group Ltd (Bunnings), known for its large warehouse-style stores and car park sausage sizzles.

ASIC Rewrite and MAS Rewrite both introduced a major structural change with the move from the CSV to XML file structure.

In the first decision of its kind in Australia, the Federal Court of Australia has awarded a civil penalty of A$ 2.5m (US$ 1.77m) and costs of A$ 500k (US$ 350k) against an Australian financial services licence holder due to serious and sustained cybersecurity failings.

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has registered enhanced Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) rules that significantly strengthen security obligations for high-risk critical infrastructure assets. The new framework introduces stricter requirements for cyber security, personnel vetting, supply chain management, and physical security across sectors including energy, telecommunications, water, and transport.

Australia's cyber security landscape continues to evolve rapidly with significant regulatory reforms, emerging threats, and technological developments. This monthly retrospect examines key developments including proposed SOCI Act amendments, the retirement of the Essential Eight framework, new AI model releases, and increased ransomware activity targeting Australian organizations.