With 2025 well and truly underway, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its 2024-2025 areas of focus. Released on 31 January 2025, it outlines
Many amendments to the Privacy Act stemming from changes to strengthen privacy protections for all Australians are now in force. However, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 has attracted some criticism from businesses – particularly in relation to its statutory tort.
Many amendments to the Privacy Act stemming from changes to strengthen privacy protections for all Australians are now in force. However, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 has attracted some criticism from businesses – particularly in relation to its statutory tort.
Changes are afoot for Australia’s laws for combatting money laundering and terrorism financing with real estate professionals and professional service providers set to be impacted from 1 July 2026.
Costs orders in civil litigation are generally awarded against parties in the proceedings. However, there can be exceptions. In some cases, costs can be awarded against a person/entity who isn’t a party in the proceedings.
Cybercrime ‘is a multibillion-dollar industry that threatens the wellbeing and security of every Australian’. In an effort to combat the impact on businesses and individuals, the Australian Government has introduced cyber security legislative reforms into the Parliament.
A recent major gender identity discrimination case has hit the headlines. Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, successfully sued a female-only social media platform for gender identity discrimination in the provision of services. This was the first time a Court had consider a claim of gender identity discrimination.
Part IVA overcomes deficiencies of section 260 of the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA), exposed by judicial decisions. Part IVA was introduced, albeit with limitations on scope, to provide an appropriate balance between combatting tax avoidance without discouraging commercial and familial transactions.
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