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Australians soon facing age checks when viewing adult websites
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner, Mrs Julie Inman Grant (Commissioner), registered six (6) new codes (New Codes) under the Online Safety Act 2021(Cth) (Online Safety Act) aimed at protecting children from the “clear and present” dangers of harmful AI chatbots and other online adult content. On 9 March 2026, these New Codes will…
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Productivity Commission recommends AI copyright exception
The Australian Government Productivity Commission (Commission) released an interim report on 5 August 2025 titled ‘harnessing data and digital technology’ (Report). The Report was in response to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ request for the Commission to identify priority reforms related to “the Government’s productivity growth agenda”.[1] The Report stated that the Government’s focus should be on…
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The Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) – key points
On 30 November 2023, the Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) and the Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 (Digital ID Bills) were introduced in the Australian Senate. Digital IDs are designed to provide individuals with a convenient way to verify their identity when completing certain online transactions and dealing with government and certain…
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