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  • Establishing a Business Entity in Australia (Updated)
  • Protecting genetic information is no joke – Australian Parliament bans use of genetic test results in life insurance
  • Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

Establishing a Business Entity in Australia (Updated)

THE AUSTRALIAN REGULATORY FRAMEWORK - Australia’s government system is comprised of three levels – federal, state or territory, and local. Laws are established by all three lev...

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regulationtomorrow.com /1 month ago

Protecting genetic information is no joke – Australian Parliament bans use of genetic test results in life insurance

On 1 April 2026, an inauspicious date given the gravity of the subject matter, the Australian Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Ins...

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stuff.co.nz /1 week ago

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge fined X Corp. 650,000 Australian dollars ($465,000) on Thursday for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog in 2...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Australian Lawmakers Pass the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026, Loosening ‘Orphan Works’ Restrictions and Clarifying Copyri...

Australia’s Parliament has passed the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026, thereby setting the stage for loosened “orphan works” restrictions and an expanded educational licensing framew...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

Significant Changes for Australian Competition and Consumer Laws: Doubling of Penalties to AU$100 Million (Per Offence)...

Parliament has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026 (Amendment Bill).  The Amendment Bill doubles the maximum civil and criminal p...

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law360.com /1 month ago

Australia's Computer Patent Ruling Will Aid Global Companies

While courts around the world have struggled to articulate a technology-neutral test for patentability of computer-implemented inventions, a recent decision by Australia's top cour...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

Victorian EPA Amendment Receives Royal Assent

The Victorian Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 (the Act) received royal assent on 17 February 2026. This legislation represents the most significant overh...

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

Changes Afoot for Employer-Sponsored Visas in Australia

The next few months bring real, practical changes for HR and Mobility teams using Australia’s employer-sponsored visas. The Department of Home Affairs will index skilled-visa incom...

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bitcoinmagazine.com /1 month ago

Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians

Bitcoin Magazine Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians Australia has introduced its first comprehensive digital asset framework, ma...

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thewest.com.au /1 week ago

White Australia political party ruled invalid by AEC amid High Court challenge

White Australia political party ruled invalid by AEC amid High Court challenge

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

Australian merger control: reflections as the new regime beds down

Australia’s mandatory, suspensory merger control regime became fully operational on January 1, 2026. Three months in and the signs are (broadly) positive for dealmakers. Early anal...

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jurist.org /1 week ago

Australia federal court orders X to pay $465,000 fine for failing to disclose online safety information

The Federal Court of Australia fined X (formerly Twitter) around $465,000 USD in a decision on Thursday. The fine stems from the company’s failure to disclose information to Austra...

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cointelegraph.com /1 month ago

Australia passes digital asset bill bringing crypto platforms under licensing

Australia passes a law requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses as the country moves to regulate digital asset platforms.Australia has passed...

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regulationtomorrow.com /1 month ago

Parliament passes new statutory licensing exemptions for Foreign Financial Service Providers

On 1 April 2026, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025 (the Bill) passed both the House of Representatives and th...

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cannabislaw.report /3 weeks ago

Australia: Warrnambool Driver Retains Licence Following Medical Cannabis Prescription Defence

Hemp Gazette A driver in the Mortlake district has been permitted to retain his licence following a court appearance in Warrnambool, where he presented a valid medical cannabis pre...

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jdsupra.com /3 weeks ago

Sustainability Reporting Requirements for ASX-Listed Companies

A number of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) can expect to be captured by new mandatory sustainability reporting requirements as of this financial year....

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coinpedia.org /1 month ago

Australia Passes First Crypto Law to Regulate Platforms

The post Australia Passes First Crypto Law to Regulate Platforms appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Australia has introduced its first cryptocurrency law, requiring crypto ex...

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maritime-executive.com /3 weeks ago

Australia Bans Bulker After Finding Unpaid Wages and Charges for Water

 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is demonstrating its continuing determination to safeguard the well-being of seafarers through its on...

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news.bitcoin.com /1 month ago

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia implements a landmark regulatory framework requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain formal financial services licenses. The Australian government passe...

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myzimbabwe.co.zw /1 month ago

A Ripple Down Under

AFSL Application Ripple made a major play Down Under in early 2026. The crypto firm announced that it was applying for an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) [https://mone...

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cannabislaw.report /1 week ago

Australia: Cannim committees approve litigation funding deal to pursue $13m in recovery claims

Cannim committees approve litigation funding deal to pursue $13m in recovery claims Full report – paywall Cannim committees approve litigation funding deal to pursue $13m in recove...

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beanstalkmums.com.au /1 week ago

Who gets the dog? Understanding Australia’s new “companion animal” reforms in Family Law


Historically, in the eyes of the Australian legal system, a beloved family golden retriever was treated no differently than a couch or a car. Ownership was determined by a cold ass...

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wkbn.com /1 week ago

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

An Australian judge fined X Corp. 650,000 Australian dollars ($465,000) on Thursday for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog in 2023 about how it tackled chi...

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tvtonight.com.au /1 month ago

Judgment: Cases that Changed Australia: April 28

When asylum seekers’ futures are argued before the High Court, questions of borders, power and national identity are laid bare.

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