Follow the Money – Proposed Amendments to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Regime
As criminals use more sophisticated tools to conduct their activities, it is more important than ever that governments can ‘follow…
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SOCI-ally aware: More Security of Critical Infrastructure Act reforms on the way
In the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Australia’s 2023–2030 Cybersecurity Strategy, underpinned by the Cybersecurity Legislative Package 2024, represents…
Vicarious liability in Australia – High Court draws a clear line with Bird v DP
[Should] the Court…expand the boundaries of vicarious liability beyond a relationship of employment to one that is “akin to employment”….
HWL Ebsworth National Safety Update – November 2024
The safety clock is ticking Welcome to the HWL Ebsworth National Safety Update. As we approach the festive season of…
Non-traditional trade marks – a lack of common scents?
Trade marks can be registered for various ‘signs’ including shapes, sounds, words, colours, and even scents.1 Although rare, scents can be…
AI and the Australian Consumer Law: Government considers changes to address risks posed by ‘smart’ products
With recent advances in artificial intelligence systems, an increasing number of consumer products tout AI features. ‘Dumb’ appliances continue to…