Protecting your data: just how far does copyright protect the value of data?
In this article, we discuss the scope and limitations of copyright protection in data. Before diving into the substantive legal…
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Don’t pry when you fly: new draft privacy guidelines for drone operators
The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the Department) recently completed public consultation on draft…
How vigilant must a franchisor be to protect the wage entitlements of its franchisees’ employees?
In an important development for franchisors, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against…
Case alert: Tribunal finds yoghurt combination not GST-free
Chobani Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) [2023] AATA 1664 On 16 June 2023 the Administrative Appeals Tribunal handed…
Space systems as critical infrastructure assets – understanding the security obligations for space assets
The increasing reliance on space-based assets for navigation, communications, and remote sensing makes space infrastructure an attractive target for malicious…
Caselaw on compliance with development standards reaches new heights? Consent granted despite proven breach of height standard without a cl 4.6 request still valid
The recent Court of Appeal decision in El Khouri v Gemaveld Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 78 saw the dismissal of…