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Context Is Centre Stage: Key Takeaways From ALPMA 2026
Geelong played host this year to the 2026 ALPMA Summit + ALTACON Business of Law Summit, held 9–11 September at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. It’s the leading gathering for legal practice management and legal technology across Australia and New Zealand, drawing managing partners, C-suite leaders, practice managers, legal technologists and support services leaders from across the region.
Australia Technology
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IR Global
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ASIC Demands Urgent Cyber Upgrades To Combat Frontier AI Security Threats
In an open letter published on 8 May 2026, ASIC, who are responsible for regulating Australia's corporate, financial services and insurance sectors, urged Australian financial services licence (AFSL) holders to act promptly against the risks posed by advanced AI systems. ASIC warned that malicious actors are increasingly using cutting-edge AI models to identify and exploit vulnerabilities at an unprecedented scale.
Australia Technology
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Kennedys
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Security Of Critical Infrastructure: Proposed Changes To Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program And Enhanced Ministerial Powers
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has released proposed changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 following an independent review. The amendments introduce enhanced obligations for high-risk asset classes, including stricter cyber security requirements, supply chain vulnerability mapping, and personnel security measures. Organizations managing critical infrastructure assets must now prepare for comprehensive regulatory changes that will fundamentally reshape how they protect essential
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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