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Federal Court makes landmark decision on data transparency
Insight 21 Apr 2021

The Federal Court of Australia has found that Google LLC (Google) engaged in misleading conduct and made false representations to some of its users because of the way it presented its collection, storage and use of users' personal location data in its privacy statements. ...

Automotive sector outlook: what's driving recent trends
Insight 26 Mar 2025

Whether it be consumer guarantees or vehicle emissions, the automotive sector continues to be highly regulated, and the target of scrutiny from regulators and private litigants alike. In this Insight, we reflect on some of the key issues facing the sector. ...

In Touch: ACCC's first enforcement action for an alleged breach of the Electricity Retail Code; Federal Court explores the meaning of 'prepayment'; and other developments
Insight 17 Aug 2020

The ACCC pursues Sumo Power over its electricity plans; interim report on Murray–Darling Water Markets Inquiry; 'prepayment' examined by Federal Court in ACCC v TPG; Locality Planning Energy fined for alleged breach of the Electricity Retail Code; and proceedings against Decathlon over sale of allegedly unsafe sporting goods. ...

Key regulatory changes for the telecommunications sector: new SoCI rules incoming, and Telco Bill introduced into Parliament
Insight 17 Mar 2025

Over the past few months, the Government has introduced a number of important reforms to the Australian telecommunications regulatory landscape. These reforms will have a significant impact on all carriers and many carriage service providers. ...

The proof is in the process: an update on how the new merger regime will work
Insight 08 Apr 2025

With Treasury's release of the Ministerial instrument containing the notification thresholds and the ACCC's release of various process guidelines, we now have some long-awaited clarity on how the new merger regime will work. ...

Harnessing AI and data through a new regulatory blueprint? Productivity Commission diverts the conversation
Insight 11 Aug 2025

The Productivity Commission released its Interim Report into 'Harnessing data and digital technologies' (Interim Report), with a series of robust recommendations and proposals that are already spurring public debate on key aspects of technology and data regulation and innovation. ...

OAIC weighs in on privacy aspects of Social Media Minimum Age regime
Insight 24 Oct 2025

From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms must take 'reasonable steps' to prevent users under the age of 16 from having accounts. Although the social media minimum age (SMMA) regime ...

High Court dismisses ACCC's anticompetitive claim, clarifying when an 'understanding' exists
Insight 23 Apr 2025

The High Court of Australia has handed down a significant decision, dismissing the ACCC's appeal against a ruling of the Full Federal Court in proceedings involving the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd. ...

Future farm
Insight 11 Aug 2021

Over the next 10 years, the agribusiness sector will be revolutionised. The amount of change will far surpass what's happened before, and create a whole new way of operating farms and agricultural businesses. Likewise, the expectations for farms and how farms operate will change. ...

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