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Australia's first civil penalty decision under the Privacy Act: Key lessons and call to action for Australian organisations

The result in Australian Information Commissioner v Australian Clinical Labs Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 1224 is the first civil penalty decision issued under Australia's Privacy Act. It delivers new and clear guidance on what the Court considers are the "reasonable steps" an organisation must take for protecting personal information and for assessing and responding to a data breach.
22 Oct
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Thomson Geer advises Adelaide Airport on share sale and ownership consolidation

Thomson Geer has advised Adelaide Airport Limited on all aspects of the sale of Igneo Infrastructure Partners’ 15.26% shareholding in Adelaide Airport to existing shareholders UniSuper and IFM Investors.
21 Oct
Construction

Major reforms ahead for Victoria's Security of Payment legislation

If enacted, proposed new laws will bring Victoria into line with many of the security of payment regimes operating across the rest of Australia.
20 Oct
Technology and Telecommunications

Australia's mandatory ransomware payment reporting rules: What your organisation needs to know

Australia's mandatory ransomware payment reporting regime started on 30 May 2025, requiring businesses having an annual turnover over $3 million, and some entities responsible for critical infrastructure assets, to report within 72 hours after a ransomware or cyber extortion payment.
16 Oct
Financial Services

Treasury releases draft legislation for the regulation of payment service providers

The Federal Government has released the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2025: Payments System Modernisation, which will overhaul how payment service providers (PSPs) are regulated in Australia.
14 Oct
Employment

No visa, no job – visa expiry is a valid reason for dismissal, but fair process still essential

A recent Fair Work Commission case has shown that, even if an employee's work visa has expired and they have no right to work, the employer still needs to ensure their dismissal is fair.
13 Oct
News
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Thomson Geer advises Global Uranium and Enrichment on merger with Snow Lake Resources

Thomson Geer is pleased to have advised Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited on its proposed merger with Snow Lake Resources. Ltd, by way of schemes of arrangement.
13 Oct
News
Construction

Thomson Geer advises Lendlease on student accommodation project

Thomson Geer has advised construction giant Lendlease on the development of a new student accommodation project for The University of Western Australia.
9 Oct
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