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Digital Duty of Care Bill 2026
The Australian Labor party has introduced an exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 (Digital Duty of Care Bill/Draft Bill) for “consultation”. The Digital Duty of Care Bill proposes to make a number of minor (and major) amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021(Cth) (Online Safety Act) and adds…
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AML/CTF compliance at Dundas Lawyers
From 1 July 2026, Australian law firms providing “designated legal services” must comply with expanded AML/CTF obligations. Read about the changes at Dundas Lawyers.
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What ASIC’s new DIN laws mean for Australian directors
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced that, from 1 July 2027, obligations surrounding director identification numbers (Director IDs) will change. The amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) which are set to commence will require that companies provide Director IDs to ASIC. This article will briefly explain the function of…
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Federal Court publishes GenAI Practice Note
On 16 April 2026, the Federal Court of Australia (Court) published the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Note (GPN-AI) (Cth) (GenAI Practice Note).
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Directors’ obligations to comply with Accounting Standards
Directors are personally liable for ensuring their company operates in accordance with corporate governance and accounting standards. Obligations contained in part 2M.2 and 2M.3 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) outline obligations for companies to keep financial records and prepare annual financial and director’s reports. Sections 180 and 344 of the Corporations Act…
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Data breach compliance and response plans
Dundas Lawyers create tailored data breach response plans to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Plans include actions, registers, records, tests and tasks. Get an obligation-free and confidential discussion to learn more.
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Non-compliance with QLD Building and Construction Commission Act 1991
Contracts for domestic building work valued above $20,000 must be in writing and signed under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act (Qld) 1991 (QBCC Act) – find out what the implications are for not doing so.
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Why is a Privacy Act Compliance Audit (PACA) necessary?
Understand the implications of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and national privacy principles with the upcoming legislative amendments. Find out what a Privacy Act Compliance Audit (PACA) involves, who should consider it, and the consequences of non-compliance.
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