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.

Australia's existing technology-neutral legal frameworks readily apply to AI systems, yet AI procurement contracts remain critical tools for managing developer risk. From copyright exposure in training data to privacy compliance and regulatory change mechanisms, organisations commissioning bespoke AI solutions must address unique challenges across the development lifecycle through carefully structured contractual protections.

Welcome to our litigation know-how update, where you will find the latest developments on commercial litigation topics from HSF Kramer’s Australian practice.

The increasing use of artificial intelligence and algorithm-driven technologies in modern workplaces has created new efficiencies for businesses, but it has also introduced new categories of workplace risk.

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has released proposed changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 following an independent review. The amendments introduce enhanced obligations for high-risk asset classes, including stricter cyber security requirements, supply chain vulnerability mapping, and personnel security measures. Organizations managing critical infrastructure assets must now prepare for comprehensive regulatory changes that will fundamentally reshape how they protect essential

In a key decision against an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) holder, the Federal Court of Australia has ordered the AFSL holder to pay AU$2.5 million in penalties for inadequate cybersecurity measures.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate governance in two critical ways: boards must defend against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered cyber attacks while simultaneously navigating the responsible use of AI tools in their own decision-making processes. Recent regulatory guidance from ASIC and a landmark Federal Court decision establish new expectations for how directors should manage AI-related risks and leverage AI capabilities while fulfilling their fiduciary duties.

On 18 June 2026, ASIC issued a call to private credit funds to ensure their 30 June asset valuations are current, accurate and grounded in realistic assumptions.

Explore the latest regulatory developments across Asia-Pacific financial markets, from Australia's scam prevention framework and ASIC's cybersecurity warnings to Hong Kong's stablecoin regime implementation and Singapore's enhanced market conduct controls. This comprehensive update covers critical changes in banking supervision, digital asset regulation, and investor protection measures that are reshaping the region's financial landscape.

APRA has published a letter to industry calling for a step-change in how banks, insurers and superannuation trustees manage and govern AI-related risks.