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Australian legislation addresses loot boxes in video games
The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill 2022 (Bill) has been tabled in the House of Representatives on the 28 November 2022. The private member’s Bill acts in response to growing support for the regulation of features and elements within video games which appear to simulate gambling.
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Digital Games Tax Offset proposed by Albanese
The Albanese Labor Government has proposed a Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) of 30%, encouraging the growth of the digital games industry in Australia. Learn more about the DGTO and how it will create more jobs and international competitiveness.
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Legal issues in software support agreements
Software developers must consider tech and product support services when taking software to market, such as differences between technical and product support, supported and non-supported items, and differences between installed and hosted software support agreements.
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Software licences held to be “goods” under ACL
This Federal Court case highlights the risks of supplying goods and services to Australian consumers. Companies should be aware of their legal obligations and seek advice to ensure their contractual terms comply with Australian Consumer Law. Find out more about the case and its implications.
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Brand protection in the new millennium
Launching a new brand requires careful planning and attention to detail. From searching the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s name search database to registering a domain name to setting up social media monitoring, there are many steps to consider to ensure your brand is protected. Learn more about the complexities of launching a brand and…
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