Oceania: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Coles Supermarkets' 'Down Down' promotional pricing was misleading to consumers, despite the advertised prices being factually accurate. The case examines whether temporary price increases followed by promotional discounts constitute genuine savings, and establishes critical standards for how long a higher price must be maintained before retailers can legitimately advertise it as a discount reference point.

Businesses must disclose all commercial relationships with influencers, including gifted products, to avoid breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

The ACCC is actively targeting NDIS providers for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), with corporate penalties of up to $50 million.

As organisations increasingly rely on AI and digital technologies, the volume of personal information being collected and managed continues to grow. This article examines five critical areas where Australian businesses can strengthen privacy practices and build trust through proper assessments, transparent workplace surveillance, effective breach response, complaint handling, and careful reliance on legal exceptions.

In this episode, we cross examine Dr Bruce Tonkin, Chief Executive Officer at auDA. Dr Tonkin is one of Australia's true internet pioneers and has been at the forefront...

Cybersecurity law compliance is a complicated and costly exercise for financial institutions because of typically extensive domestic regulation and the fragmented legal landscape globally.

The Act requires providers of those social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent users under 16 years of age from obtaining or maintaining accounts with the platform.

Case demonstrates the power of passionate advocacy, the vital role of independent media, and the far-reaching consequences a single case can have on politics, law, and public consciousness.

After more than a decade in the UK media law sector, my return to Sydney to head up Spencer West's expansion into Australia has given me an opportunity to reflect on the transformative changes in our media landscape.

The Federal Court of Australia has delivered a landmark decision in McCallum v Projector Films, finding that general moral rights waivers for copyright works are not enforceable.

Case demonstrates the power of passionate advocacy, the vital role of independent media, and the far-reaching consequences a single case can have on politics, law, and public consciousness.

On 6 August 2025, the Federal Court of Australia (the Court) ordered that Projector Films Pty Ltd and director David Ngo (the Respondents)...