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Landmark Respect at Work Bill passed in Australia
On 28 November 2022, the landmark Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (Bill) passed both houses of …
Cyber-ransoms are on the rise: What do you need to know?
‘Cyber-ransoms’ are on the rise, and with new cyber tactics and ways of working, the risks are increasing.KEY TAKEAWAYS A key question facing companies …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Defamation law for the digital age: The High Court decides media companies are “publishers” of third party Facebook comments
The High Court in Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller [2021] HCA 27 (Voller) found that media companies were “publishers” of third-party Facebook …
Bills, Parliamentary reviews, industry consultations… the Australian cyber regulation maze is about to become even more complex
On 13 July, the Government published a discussion paper on potential reforms to make Australia more resilient to cyber security trends. The Government …
Mandatory notification of ransomware payments in Australia appears likely
On 21 June 2021, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security, Tim Watts, introduced in Federal Parliament the Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 (the Bill). …
Emerging technologies – Urgent implications for human rights and business
Our take on the human rights challenges facing businesses deploying new tech and how they should be addressedThe increasing velocity and convergence of …
A Gig Deal – ‘Gig Economy’ Regulation Initiatives at the Federal Level
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has a broad industrial relations platform that it is promoting in the lead up to the federal election. However, one key …
Herbert Smith Freehills leads on deal count in M&A league table results
Herbert Smith Freehills has continued its run as the preeminent legal advisor for M&A transactions in Australia, topping both the Thomson Reuters and …
The view from Brussels – Brexit negotiations – Developments in October
The Brexit debate often looks different viewed from Brussels rather than from London. It is however important for businesses to also keep in mind the …
Padlocking the safe in a digital world
Cyber security is a constant and evolving threat across all sectors of the global economy. No bank is immune. Given the impact that a cyber incident can …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
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