13 Oct 2025

OAIC Privacy Act action: Federal Court orders Australian Clinical Labs to pay $5.8 million for 2022 Medlab data breach

$5.8M Privacy Act fine for Medlab data breach highlights rising cyber risk and compliance expectations.

8 Sept 2025

Snapshot: AS4000:2025 – Updates to one of Australia’s most commonly used forms of construction contract

AS4000:2025 updates explained – dispute resolution, plain-English drafting, legislative changes & practical completion clarified.

3 Sept 2025

Optus faces OAIC legal action following 2022 data breach

Optus faces OAIC legal action over its 2022 data breach. Learn what tougher privacy laws mean for Australian businesses and how to stay compliant.

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19 Aug 2025

South Australia retail and commercial leasing changes – How landlords can protect their leases

South Australia’s lease threshold increased to $420,000 on 1 July 2025. Find out how this change impacts landlords, tenants, and existing leases.

15 Aug 2025

Australian court rules 40-hour week breaches Fair Work Act

Federal Court finds 40-hour work week unreasonable under Australia’s Fair Work Act. Learn employer risks, legal lessons, and compliance tips.

28 July 2025

Don’t wait for rescue: Legal risk management in the face of SA’s algal bloom

The algal bloom in South Australia is presenting complex, evolving risks for coastal businesses. Chris Floreani outlines key legal and commercial risks and practical steps businesses can take now to navigate uncertainty.

8 July 2025

Whistleblower governance - Legal requirements and practical compliance under the Corporations Act

A practical guide for Australian businesses on meeting whistleblower obligations under the Corporations Act 2001, including policy, training, and compliance tips.

8 July 2025

ALRC proposes reforms to Future Acts Regime under the Native Title Act

The ALRC proposes major reforms to the Native Title Act’s future acts regime. Peter Kupniewski explains what this could mean for developers, PBCs and the NNTT.

2 July 2025

DMAW Lawyers' Patrick Kerin features on Australasian Lawyer

DMAW Lawyers' Patrick Kerin recently spoke with Australasian Lawyer about what led him to pursue a career in law, his career to date, life lessons and more.

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