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Australia’s Next Stage of Privacy Reform: What is Proposed and What it Could Mean in Practice

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September 15, 2026

The Australian Government released on 31 August 2026 an Exposure Draft of the proposed Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026, accompanied by a detailed consultation paper outlining the next stage of reform to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

A New Restraint on Restraint

September 11, 2026

The Federal Government's exposure draft of the Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026 may be marketed as a ban on unfair non-compete clauses, but buried within the draft legislation is something potentially much more significant: a legislative attempt to rewrite Australia's restraint of trade doctrine.

When Benchmarking Falls Short: Lessons from Aldi’s Baby Food Packaging Appeal

September 7, 2026

The Full Court's decision in Aldi v Hampden offers important guidance on copyright infringement in packaging design, reinforcing that copyright protects original artistic expression, not a product's general "look and feel".

Bed Bath N’ Branding: The High Court on Branding, Reputation and Consumer Confusion

July 16, 2026

The Australian High Court has recently confirmed that reputation in a brand can give rise to enforceable rights under the Australian Consumer Law and passing off, even where the relevant conduct does not infringe a registered trade mark.

The Federal Court Sets the Rules on AI

May 26, 2026

On 16 April 2026, the Federal Court of Australia issued a new practice note on the use of artificial intelligence in proceedings, signalling a clear expectation that practitioners use such tools with care and competence.

Alright, Alright, Our Rights? Generative AI and Celebrity Voices

April 14, 2026

As AI-generated voices become increasingly commercialised, celebrity licensing deals highlight both the opportunities for control and profit, and the growing legal uncertainty around how individuals can protect their identity and likeness in the absence of such agreements.

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