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Victoria’s New Data Centre Rules – Implications For Developers And Operators

Victoria's new Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan introduces comprehensive planning, renewable energy, and community benefit requirements for data centre developments. The regulations establish location restrictions, noise limits, renewable energy mandates, and water supply requirements while creating new referral authorities to oversee compliance. These changes will significantly impact how developers and operators plan and execute data centre projects in Victoria's rapidly expanding market.

Australia Media & IT

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Holding Redlich

Digital Duty Of Care Proposed For Online Services: The Next Phase Of Australia's Online Safety Reforms

The Australian Government has released a long awaited exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 (Exposure Draft), proposing a major overhaul of Australia’s online safety regime.

Australia Media & IT

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Five Decisions That Will Define Australia’s AI Future

Prime Minister Albanese's speech on 15 July 2026 marked a decisive shift in Australia's approach to artificial intelligence, from voluntary guidance to mandatory national regulation. The announcement establishes Australian Standards for AI, copyright licensing requirements, a national planning framework for data centres, energy obligations, and workplace protections—all underpinned by the concept of sovereign AI.

Australia Media & IT

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Insurance Law: Late Notification Of A Claim

It is not widely known that in this situation, section 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 might assist the insured. Section 54 might, in effect, “excuse” (our term) the insured’s late notification of the claim.

Australia Media & IT

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PCL Lawyers

482 Sponsorship: Approval, Risk, Accreditation

Australia Media & IT

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Roam Migration Law

Parenting Agreement Australia : Complete Guide & Templates

Australia Media & IT

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Unified Lawyers

How To Choose A 482 Immigration Law Firm In Australia

Australia Media & IT

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Roam Migration Law

Developing The Scams Prevention Framework: Treasury Consults On Draft Rules And Codes

Australia Media & IT

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Influencer Marketing And Online Reviews: The Dos And Do Nots For Businesses

Australia Media & IT

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LegalVision

Australia's Social Media Ban For Under 16s (APAC)

Australia Media & IT

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Kennedys

Sports Wearables: A Look At The Commercial And Legal Issues Behind Australian Open Ban

Australia Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Australia's New Age Restrictions For Social Media

Australia Media & IT

GGI Global Alliance

New Zealand Government Moves To Toughen Penalties For Misleading Advertising

New Zealand Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Under-16 Social Media Ban: ESafety Commissioner's Regulatory Guidelines

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Current Visa Processing Times: June 2026

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Australian Skilled Visa Processing Times: Latest Updates

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Podcast: Coffee with CGW – Get to know Vanessa Thompson

Australia Real Estate

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Cooper Grace Ward

Australia’s New Priority Order For Skilled Visa Processing

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Australian Labour Market For Migrants Insights

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Music and the Arts

Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception To Copyright Infringement For AI Training

In response to a request to identify ‘priority reforms' under the Australian Government's productivity growth agenda, on 5 August 2025 the Productivity Commission released an interim report...

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

An overview of how to classify video games and films

Recent reforms to the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (the Act).

Australia Media & IT

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Managing Partner Intro Roadmap24

In 1957, a computer composed a string quartet for the first time. Today, we can listen to a new Beatles song, decades after John Lennon passed away...

Australia Technology

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Legalities and costs of hosting a music festival in New South Wales

Australia Media & IT

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Who is liable when art forgery is uncovered – the auction house, the seller, or the buyer's agent? Which case won?

Australia Media & IT

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Stacks Law Firm

OK, Computer: AI, Music And IP Law In Australia

DC

Davies Collison Cave

Emma And Rebekah Talk IP: Nothing New? Copyright In Pop Music (Podcast)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Full Federal Court Dismisses Corner Hotel Appeal

DC

Davies Collison Cave

NSW Police blame Australian drill rappers as a scapegoat for Sydney's gang violence

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

The Dynamism Of Serious Misconduct

Serious misconduct is often spoken about as though it were fixed and well understood. In practice, it is anything but static. While conduct such as theft, fraud and sexual harassment remain clear examples, case law shows an expanding and more nuanced approach to what may justify summary dismissal.

Australia Employment

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Bartier Perry

Never Get Waived: Federal Court Rules Blanket Moral Rights Waiver Clauses Are Not Enforceable In Australia

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.

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K&L Gates LLP

The Hannah Thomas Case: A Test of Civil Liberties and Police Accountability

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.

Australia Media & IT

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Busted! Melbourne International Film Festival Director Subject To Urgent Interlocutory Injunction Over Moral Rights

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K&L Gates LLP

Media Law Insights: Returning To Australia's Evolving Media Landscape

Global Media & IT

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Spencer West

The Employment Reality of TV Fame (2025 Edition)

Australia Media & IT

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Swaab

Defences to copyright infringement – What is a "Service for the Commonwealth or State"?

PA

Piper Alderman

Producing pornography in Australia – What does the law say?

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

ACMA: Misinformation And Disinformation Bill

Australia Media & IT

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K&L Gates LLP

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Hotels & Hospitality

Real Estate Sector Quarterly Insights - APAC Q2 2026

Real estate markets are entering a more selective phase. Capital is concentrating on quality assets, financing conditions remain nuanced and structural themes are increasingly driving performance.

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

APAC Real Estate Sector Insights Report | Q3 2025

The APAC Real Estate Sector Insights Quarterly report provides a snapshot of the trends in the APAC Real Estate sector. In this edition, we delve into the investment climate for Q3 2025...

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Overseas – Part 6: How To Use Legal Counsel When Expanding Internationally

International restaurant expansion is a high-stakes leap that will put every part of your business to the test: operations, supply chains, culture, finance, intellectual property, and above all, the law.

Australia Media & IT

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Harris Sliwoski

"It was unconscionable for the casino to exploit my gambling addiction." Which case won?

Australia Media & IT

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Stacks Law Firm

The Olympics Will Turn Brisbane Into A 24-Hour City That (Almost) Never Sleeps

Australia Real Estate

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Case Summary – Negligence and Duty of Care - Bondi Beach Foods Pty Ltd v Chadwick [2023] NSWCA 265

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article - Last drinks as companies dial back on alcohol at the Christmas parties - published in the Australian on 8 December 2023

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Ribbon Project By Greaton At Darling Harbour

Australia Media & IT

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Vincent Young

Can a security guard touch you under the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW)?

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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Publishing

The Employment Reality of TV Fame (2025 Edition)

Potential impact on employment for both employer and employee arising from being a reality TV show contestant.

Australia Media & IT

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Swaab

Cyber Crime Report: How Do You Write One?

If you fall victim to a cyber crime, it is highly recommended to draft a cyber crime report.

Australia Media & IT

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JB Solicitors

New online defamation defence for publishers "innocently disseminating" third party comments

The new law is designed to improve the balance between freedom of speech and the protection of a person's reputation.

Australia Litigation

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Stacks Law Firm

Julian is coming home: Assange's plea deal freedom is a victory for us all

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Sending a defamation concerns notice – a complete guide

Australia Litigation

SL

Stonegate Legal

Assange appeals for his life, global press freedoms and international justice

Australia Media & IT

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Aussie support for Assange skyrockets, but US Ambassador's claims of a plea deal may be untrue

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Non-publication order in QCAT

Australia Litigation

SL

Stonegate Legal

United States vows to prosecute Julian Assange all the way to trial

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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Latest Videos

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Emerging Issues: Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector insights: April 2020

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McCullough Robertson

How Can I Ensure My Brand Is Both Marketable And Legal? (Video)

AP

AJ Park

CU LAB: Major failings for IT projects

CU

Clayton Utz

CU LAB: An untrue newspaper article is going to damage my business. What can I do?

CU

Clayton Utz

CU LAB: Someone has hijacked my social media account! What should I do?

CU

Clayton Utz

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