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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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What are adequate cybersecurity measures?
The adequacy of cyber security measures was considered in the case of Australian Securities and Investments Commission v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 496 (ASIC v Ri Advice Group). One of the issues raised was whether the respondent had adequate cyber security and cyber resilience in place across its network of financial advisors. …
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New safety standards proposed for online platforms
The Australian Government has proposed an Online Safety Act that could significantly change the way businesses manage user-generated content online. Find out how this proposed Act could affect your business and how you can prepare for it.
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Legal concerns 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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Abhorrent violent content prohibited
Organizations hosting abhorrent violent material, such as terrorism, murder, torture, rape and kidnapping, now face hefty fines under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2019 (Cth), up to 50,000 penalty units or 10% of annual turnover.
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