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Privacy Reform – Consultation on Exposure Draft legislation
The Australian Government has released a Consultation Paper and Exposure Draft legislation to modernise and strengthen Australia’s privacy laws for the digital age. The reforms will bolster privacy protections for Australians and help tackle emerging risks from new technologies, including artificial intelligence and wearable devices such as smart glasses. The measures in the Exposure Draft Bill are designed to better protect Australians while supporting innovation and providing greater... MoreCloses 18 September 2026 -
Australia’s draft seventh periodic report under the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Australian Government is preparing Australia’s seventh periodic report under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). This report will detail actions Australian governments have taken in response to the List of Issues Prior to Reporting (LOIPR) provided by the United Nations Committee against Torture (the Committee). This fact sheet summarises the key requests in the List of Issues Prior to Reporting (LOIPR). It... MoreCloses 18 September 2026 -
Strengthening Australia’s response to modern slavery in supply chains
On 16 July 2026, the Australian Government announced its intention to further strengthen Australia’s modern slavery laws, including by introducing a new criminal offence for the failure to prevent modern slavery. This consultation will inform the details of the proposed offence and enforcement options, including the possible introduction of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) scheme for relevant modern slavery offences and remedies for victims. The proposed reforms aim to enhance... MoreCloses 25 September 2026
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