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New privacy laws introduced to Parliament - key items to consider

The proposed new privacy laws introduce significant reforms, particularly in relation to investigations and enforcement, new privacy policy content requirements for automated decision making, new code on children's privacy, introduction of a new statutory tort giving individuals the right to take action for privacy breaches independently of the privacy regulator, and criminalising doxxing.
20 Sep
Technology and Telecommunications

Australian Government takes the next step to legislate AI in Australia

The Australian Government is taking the next step to achieve its goal of ensuring that Australia's regulatory framework is meeting the challenges and opportunities posed by the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia.
19 Sep
Health, Aged Care and Retirement Villages

The new Aged Care Bill has finally arrived

After much consultation and delay the new Bill has been introduced to Parliament . At first glance it appears there are a number of important concessions for providers in the draft.
12 Sep
News

Hancock & Gore acquires UK school uniform retailer Schoolblazer to merge with Mountcastle group

Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed investment firm Hancock & Gore Ltd (ASX:HNG) on its acquisition of UK-based independent school uniform retailer Schoolblazer for A$60 million (approx.) in a cash and scrip deal and a A$18.5 million capital raising.
12 Sep

Increased contractor protections - new definition of employment and unfair contract terms jurisdiction

Changes to workplace laws from 26 August 2024 will alter who is an employee or contractor and give independent contractors rights to challenge unfair contract terms.
23 Aug
News

Banyan Software acquires three Australian software firms with assistance from Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer has advised international investment company Banyan Software Inc on its acquisition of three Australian software companies as part of its strategy to acquire and grow software companies around the world.
7 Aug
Health, Aged Care and Retirement Villages

New capital growth rate figures: Updating the ARCF in your NSW Retirement Village Disclosure Statement

Calculations of the Average Resident Comparison Figure need to be updated to include the latest average annual growth percentage in property value, as applicable to each village.
6 Aug
News

Westgold Resources acquires Karora Resources for A$1.2 billion

Thomson Geer has advised Western Australia-based gold miner Westgold Resources on its A$1.2 billion merger with Canadian-listed Karora Resources and dual-listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange to create a top five Australian gold producer.
2 Aug
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