On 21 October 2024, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) published two (2) new guides on artificial intelligence (AI), purportedly in effort to make privacy compliance easier for business.[1] What does the OAIC AI guidance provide? The first
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Dundas Lawyers Legal Articles, published by Dundas Lawyers Pty Ltd, covers a range of legal topics relevant to Australian law. The blog addresses issues such as consumer protection laws including scam prevention, employment law reforms like the abolition of non-compete clauses, intellectual property matters focusing on patent infringement liability, corporate law topics including shareholders' rights to inspect company records, and remedies related to shareholder oppression. The articles provide insights into legislative changes, legal rights, and practical implications for businesses and individuals navigating these areas of law.
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Kings Birthday 2024
Our office will be closed Monday 7th October 2024 for the QLD-observed Kings Birthday holiday.
Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth)
The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024(Cth)(Bill) was presented to Parliament on 12 September 2024.[1] The Bill follows the Attorney-General’s Privacy Act Review Report published on 16 February 2023 and the Government response to the Privacy Act Review Report…
New Anti-Money Laundering Bill
On 11 September 2024 the (Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives.[1] The Bill will amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act) to include provisions regarding deterrence, detection and disruption of money laundering and…
Artificial Intelligence defined – why no uniform approach?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is commonly thought of the capacity of computer systems to execute tasks that usually need human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and making decisions.[1] It covers a range of specialised fields, each focusing on different functions. For…
What is a Family Provision Application?
Last updated 6 September 2024. Under Part 4 of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) (Act), a Will can be contested for inadequately providing for the proper maintenance and support of a defined class of persons. These persons include spouses, de…
How to read a commercial contract
Reading time – 5 mins A commercial contract (Commercial Contract) is a legally binding agreement between two (2) or more parties that contains the terms and conditions for a mutual exchange of value, such as goods or services for financial…
Benefits of international arbitration
By Neil Bayett
International commercial arbitration offers significant benefits to businesses engaged in international transactions. It enables them to resolve disputes quicker, at a lower cost, and with greater enforceability than can normally be achieved through national Courts. The five (5) key benefits…
Arbitration clauses in international contracts
By Neil Bayett
Arbitration is a private process where parties to a commercial contract agree (Arbitration Agreement) to let an arbitrator[1] (Arbitrator) make a binding decision on a dispute between them, without recourse to national Courts. The Arbitrator receives evidence, hears arguments and…
Tortious interference with contract – injunctive relief
The wrongful or ‘tortious interference’ with a contract occurs when a third party intentionally causes a contracting party to commit a breach of contract. The third party will be liable if they intentionally induced or disrupted a party’s ability to…