Update: 2021/22 Victorian budget and changes in the property sector

Enrolling to vote in federal elections was made compulsory in 1912, whereas actual voting was made compulsory in 1924.

A tourist visa essentially allows a person outside Australia to visit the country as a tourist.

Modern slavery frameworks are undergoing rapid transformation globally, with organisations facing mounting pressure to demonstrate meaningful action beyond mere reporting. This three-part podcast series examines the legal, regulatory and practical developments reshaping modern slavery compliance across Australia, the UK and beyond, from enforcement reforms and mandatory due diligence to trade restrictions and emerging litigation risks.

Australian government agencies face a December 2026 deadline to update their privacy policies with detailed explanations of automated decision-making systems. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's new guidance clarifies when computer-assisted decisions trigger disclosure obligations, how human oversight affects those requirements, and what specific information agencies must reveal about the personal data and decision types involved in their automated processes.

The Australian Government has announced plans to legislate mandatory AI safety and security protections for frontier AI companies operating in Australia, establishing a new targeted regulator to enforce compliance. The proposed framework will require companies to maintain security controls, identify risks, allow independent evaluations, and rapidly report incidents, though key details regarding definitions, thresholds, and penalties remain to be determined through consultation and drafting.

Discusses the legal consequences of failure to vote in elections.

Explains Australia's Special Response teams, their training & capabilities, high profile operations & more.

The legal definition of genocide in international law is contained in Article II of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide 1948 (Genocide Convention).

Australia's data centre sector is attracting significant foreign investment, but the regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving. Projects now face complex requirements spanning national security reviews, critical infrastructure obligations, energy and water constraints, and social licence considerations that investors must navigate strategically.

These detainees, the majority of whom are former long-term residents of Australia, are classed as "unlawful noncitizens".

Australia strengthens its response to counterfeit goods importation through new legislation that creates strict liability offences and enables infringement notices at the border. The amendments aim to make counterfeit importing unprofitable by ensuring penalties and seized goods exceed potential profits. How will these changes impact intellectual property rights holders and importers operating in Australia?

It is important to determine whether your arrangements within your family trusts are compliant with schedule 2F of the ITAA.

A reminder that there is a Spam Act which sets out rules relating to spam messages as explained here.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (‘AML/CTF’, ‘the Amendment’) amends the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006...

Reminder to ensure that your business reviews its marketing procedures and complies with the Spam Act.

The threshold operates to limit an employee's eligibility to be protected from unfair dismissal and is adjusted annually.

Outlines a few ways in which the immediate tax consequences arising out of a trust restructure can be deferred.

Cyber Security Act 2024 introduces several key measures aimed at strengthening Australia's cyber security space.

Building works or disputes that cause homes to be unoccupied for extended periods could result in a Land Tax liability.

New fees to the TM application system have been introduced, which will result in increases to bills for prospective trademark owners.