#auslaw — Public Fediverse posts

Celebrity agent Titus Day admits to taking money from Guy Sebastian https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/music/celebrity-agent-titus-day-admits-to-taking-money-from-guy-sebastian-20260812-p60noz.html
Day, who was imprisoned for embezzling money from his star client before being freed on appeal, has apologised and settled with the singer for failing to pass on all the payments he was owed. #auslaw #musicbiz

Celebrity agent Titus Day admits to taking money from Guy Sebastian https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/music/celebrity-agent-titus-day-admits-to-taking-money-from-guy-sebastian-20260812-p60noz.html
Day, who was imprisoned for embezzling money from his star client before being freed on appeal, has apologised and settled with the singer for failing to pass on all the payments he was owed. #auslaw #musicbiz

Moree solicitor accused of manufacturing prohibited 3D-printed firearms https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/moree-solicitor-arrested-over-firearm-offences-manufacturing/107026848 #3dprinting #guncontrol #auslaw

Moree solicitor accused of manufacturing prohibited 3D-printed firearms https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/moree-solicitor-arrested-over-firearm-offences-manufacturing/107026848 #3dprinting #guncontrol #auslaw

The rise of illegal tobacco in Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/charting-the-rise-of-illegal-tobacco-in-australia/106941130 #smoking #auspol #blackmarkets #auslaw

The rise of illegal tobacco in Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/charting-the-rise-of-illegal-tobacco-in-australia/106941130 #smoking #auspol #blackmarkets #auslaw

Carnival allegations prompt Anti-Slavery Commissioner calls for cruise crew protection https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/carnival-anti-slavery-commissioner-foreign-cruise-crew/107016964 #auslaw #auspol

Carnival allegations prompt Anti-Slavery Commissioner calls for cruise crew protection https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/carnival-anti-slavery-commissioner-foreign-cruise-crew/107016964 #auslaw #auspol

High Court rules in favour of native title holders fighting Northern Territory water licence https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/high-court-favour-native-title-holders-fighting-nt-water-licence/106998088 #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol

High Court rules in favour of native title holders fighting Northern Territory water licence https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/high-court-favour-native-title-holders-fighting-nt-water-licence/106998088 #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol

'Bondi Icebergs Dining Room founder Maurice Terzini has launched legal action against Nine and his former wife in a court battle set to test the limits of new privacy laws.' https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/icebergs-founder-maurice-terzini-sues-nine-ex-wife-in-privacy-law-test-20260729-p60jlj.html #privacy #auslaw #auspol

'Bondi Icebergs Dining Room founder Maurice Terzini has launched legal action against Nine and his former wife in a court battle set to test the limits of new privacy laws.' https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/icebergs-founder-maurice-terzini-sues-nine-ex-wife-in-privacy-law-test-20260729-p60jlj.html #privacy #auslaw #auspol

'A judge has singled out comments from billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey calling the legal system “f---ed” as a factor in slapping his company Harvey Norman with $35 million in penalties for running misleading ads.

Justice Michael O’Bryan made the orders against both Harvey Norman and credit company Latitude Finance Australia – which must pay $20 million in penalties – over a misleading and deceptive advertising campaign spruiking the latter’s credit card product'. https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/gerry-harvey-branded-the-legal-system-unjust-it-has-come-back-to-bite-him-20260728-p60j6a.html #auslaw #consumerlaw

'A judge has singled out comments from billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey calling the legal system “f---ed” as a factor in slapping his company Harvey Norman with $35 million in penalties for running misleading ads.

Justice Michael O’Bryan made the orders against both Harvey Norman and credit company Latitude Finance Australia – which must pay $20 million in penalties – over a misleading and deceptive advertising campaign spruiking the latter’s credit card product'. https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/gerry-harvey-branded-the-legal-system-unjust-it-has-come-back-to-bite-him-20260728-p60j6a.html #auslaw #consumerlaw

Appeal puts climate duty of care back in the spotlight https://nit.com.au/28-07-2026/25588/appeal-puts-climate-duty-of-care-back-in-the-spotlight #auspol #auslaw #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP

Appeal puts climate duty of care back in the spotlight https://nit.com.au/28-07-2026/25588/appeal-puts-climate-duty-of-care-back-in-the-spotlight #auspol #auslaw #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP

Traditional Owners continue fight for climate justice in Torres Strait https://nit.com.au/28-07-2026/25605/traditional-owners-continue-fight-for-climate-justice-in-torres-strait #auspol #auslaw #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP

Traditional Owners continue fight for climate justice in Torres Strait https://nit.com.au/28-07-2026/25605/traditional-owners-continue-fight-for-climate-justice-in-torres-strait #auspol #auslaw #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP

Has the government failed to protect Torres Strait culture from rising seas? The full Federal Court is about to decide https://theconversation.com/has-the-government-failed-to-protect-torres-strait-culture-from-rising-seas-the-full-federal-court-is-about-to-decide-287687 #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

Has the government failed to protect Torres Strait culture from rising seas? The full Federal Court is about to decide https://theconversation.com/has-the-government-failed-to-protect-torres-strait-culture-from-rising-seas-the-full-federal-court-is-about-to-decide-287687 #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

Torres Strait leaders return to court in landmark climate case appeal https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/torres-strait-leaders-return-to-court-in-landmark-climate-case-appeal/ia0wnr5ey
Torres Strait Islander community leaders Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai have returned to court as they continue their landmark legal fight over the threat climate change poses to their islands, culture and way of life. #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

Torres Strait leaders return to court in landmark climate case appeal https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/torres-strait-leaders-return-to-court-in-landmark-climate-case-appeal/ia0wnr5ey
Torres Strait Islander community leaders Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai have returned to court as they continue their landmark legal fight over the threat climate change poses to their islands, culture and way of life. #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

Torres Strait Islander climate litigation appeal starts today - Pabai Pabai v Commonwealth. You can watch live on the Federal Court of Australia's YouTube stream https://www.youtube.com/live/3F7jO0paeKI?si=KnUel0b-sB6INhDG #auslaw #auspol #climate #litigation #dutyofcare #IndigenousIP

Torres Strait Islander climate litigation appeal starts today - Pabai Pabai v Commonwealth. You can watch live on the Federal Court of Australia's YouTube stream https://www.youtube.com/live/3F7jO0paeKI?si=KnUel0b-sB6INhDG #auslaw #auspol #climate #litigation #dutyofcare #IndigenousIP

Sally McManus shook up the union movement. The question now is what she leaves behind https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/sally-mcmanus-shook-up-the-union-movement-the-question-now-is-what-she-leaves-behind-20260727-p60ixq.html #auspol #auslaw #unions

Sally McManus shook up the union movement. The question now is what she leaves behind https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/sally-mcmanus-shook-up-the-union-movement-the-question-now-is-what-she-leaves-behind-20260727-p60ixq.html #auspol #auslaw #unions

Hrmm, does anyone know what’s the precedence re. what counts as “inferred consent” for Australia’s Spam Act and Spam Regulations?

I often have myself fully removed from lists businesses use to generate mailing lists by asking them if they can send me proof of my consent to be on such lists as I very rarely give express consent and ACMA has decent definition as to what counts for inferred consent.

Unfortunately, the most recent spam I’ve received is from lawyers, and I’d prefer to have more than what’s on ACMA’s site.

#AusLaw #AusPol

Hrmm, does anyone know what’s the precedence re. what counts as “inferred consent” for Australia’s Spam Act and Spam Regulations?

I often have myself fully removed from lists businesses use to generate mailing lists by asking them if they can send me proof of my consent to be on such lists as I very rarely give express consent and ACMA has decent definition as to what counts for inferred consent.

Unfortunately, the most recent spam I’ve received is from lawyers, and I’d prefer to have more than what’s on ACMA’s site.

#AusLaw #AusPol

What you should know about the legal case against extending Australia's biggest gas project https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/what-to-know-about-the-landmark-case-against-north-west-shelf/106953170 #gas #climate #auslaw #auspol

What you should know about the legal case against extending Australia's biggest gas project https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/what-to-know-about-the-landmark-case-against-north-west-shelf/106953170 #gas #climate #auslaw #auspol

Sydney creator’s Instagram restored after month-long Meta battle over #copyright and #FIFA world cup
https://mumbrella.com.au/sydney-creators-instagram-restored-after-month-long-meta-battle-930448 #auslaw #auspol

Sydney creator’s Instagram restored after month-long Meta battle over #copyright and #FIFA world cup
https://mumbrella.com.au/sydney-creators-instagram-restored-after-month-long-meta-battle-930448 #auslaw #auspol

Revealed: How much Melissa Caddick’s victims will get back from $23m scam https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-how-much-melissa-caddick-s-victims-will-get-back-from-23m-scam-20260723-p60i07.html #auslaw

Revealed: How much Melissa Caddick’s victims will get back from $23m scam https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-how-much-melissa-caddick-s-victims-will-get-back-from-23m-scam-20260723-p60i07.html #auslaw

Eminem’s Lawyers File Appeal Against Trademark Ruling In Favour Of Aussie Brand Swim Shady https://themusic.com.au/news/eminem-lawyers-file-appeal-against-trademark-ruling-in-favour-of-aussie-brand-swim-shady/-2lB7-4REBM/23-07-26 #trademark #music #auslaw

Eminem’s Lawyers File Appeal Against Trademark Ruling In Favour Of Aussie Brand Swim Shady https://themusic.com.au/news/eminem-lawyers-file-appeal-against-trademark-ruling-in-favour-of-aussie-brand-swim-shady/-2lB7-4REBM/23-07-26 #trademark #music #auslaw

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-22/rebel-wilson-charlotte-macinnes-defamation-judgement-handed-down/106943742 In handing down her judgement on Wednesday, Justice Elizabeth Raper said Ms MacInnes had failed to establish that the matter caused, or was likely to cause, serious harm.
Justice Raper found that while one of Ms Wilson's social media posts did convey an 'imputation' about Ms MacInnes, it was not defamatory. #auslaw #auspol #defamation

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-22/rebel-wilson-charlotte-macinnes-defamation-judgement-handed-down/106943742 In handing down her judgement on Wednesday, Justice Elizabeth Raper said Ms MacInnes had failed to establish that the matter caused, or was likely to cause, serious harm.
Justice Raper found that while one of Ms Wilson's social media posts did convey an 'imputation' about Ms MacInnes, it was not defamatory. #auslaw #auspol #defamation

Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/21/north-west-shelf-gas-project-woodside-wa-federal-court-challenge
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art. #auslaw #auspol #climate #IndigenousIP #rockart

Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/21/north-west-shelf-gas-project-woodside-wa-federal-court-challenge
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art. #auslaw #auspol #climate #IndigenousIP #rockart

Minister concedes big tech companies using Australian content to train AI models is 'unethical' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/ai-music-copyright-training-office-of-ai/106901562 #auspol #auslaw #copyright #AI

Minister concedes big tech companies using Australian content to train AI models is 'unethical' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/ai-music-copyright-training-office-of-ai/106901562 #auspol #auslaw #copyright #AI

#Robodebt whistleblower was told her royal commission evidence ‘could cost you your job’, court hears https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/18/robodebt-whistleblower-was-told-her-royal-commission-evidence-could-cost-you-your-job-court-hears #auslaw #auspol

#Robodebt whistleblower was told her royal commission evidence ‘could cost you your job’, court hears https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/18/robodebt-whistleblower-was-told-her-royal-commission-evidence-could-cost-you-your-job-court-hears #auslaw #auspol

A Wadi Wadi traditional owner has successfully challenged the approvals of a flood plain engineering project in Victoria's north-west at the Supreme Court.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/nyah-vinifera-floodplain-restoration-project-water-first-nations/106917364
The Victorian government and Lower Murray Water accepted traditional owners were not properly consulted with during planning.
Mr Kirby has launched a second legal challenge against the Vinifera portion of the project, a few kilometres from Nyah.
#IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

A Wadi Wadi traditional owner has successfully challenged the approvals of a flood plain engineering project in Victoria's north-west at the Supreme Court.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/nyah-vinifera-floodplain-restoration-project-water-first-nations/106917364
The Victorian government and Lower Murray Water accepted traditional owners were not properly consulted with during planning.
Mr Kirby has launched a second legal challenge against the Vinifera portion of the project, a few kilometres from Nyah.
#IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

The AADA chief executive, James Voortman, said Australia's consumer laws were not fit for modern cars, particularly EVs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/dealers-warn-of-electric-vehicles-ev-refund-repair-delays/106922830
"We've seen a huge surge of electric vehicles backed up by so many new brands coming into this market — brands you wouldn't have heard about five years ago, and that's a great thing," he said.

"It's good to have competition … but those new brands have to support the vehicles they're selling with really good parts supply, with customer service and with guarantees they'll be able to fix a vehicle, replace it, or provide a refund if the vehicle's not working." #consumerlaw #auslaw #auspol #EVs #consumerlaw

The AADA chief executive, James Voortman, said Australia's consumer laws were not fit for modern cars, particularly EVs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/dealers-warn-of-electric-vehicles-ev-refund-repair-delays/106922830
"We've seen a huge surge of electric vehicles backed up by so many new brands coming into this market — brands you wouldn't have heard about five years ago, and that's a great thing," he said.

"It's good to have competition … but those new brands have to support the vehicles they're selling with really good parts supply, with customer service and with guarantees they'll be able to fix a vehicle, replace it, or provide a refund if the vehicle's not working." #consumerlaw #auslaw #auspol #EVs #consumerlaw

Albanese welcomes AI companies to Australia on our terms. We just don't know what those are yet https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/albanese-artficial-intelligence-speech-sydney-university/106917888 #AI #auspol #auslaw

Albanese welcomes AI companies to Australia on our terms. We just don't know what those are yet https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/albanese-artficial-intelligence-speech-sydney-university/106917888 #AI #auspol #auslaw

‘Not up for grabs’: Albanese establishes AI office and vows to protect Australian creatives from copyright ‘theft’ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/15/office-of-ai-artificial-intelligence-copyright-australia-government
PM lays out plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data #AI #copyright #auslaw #auspol

‘Not up for grabs’: Albanese establishes AI office and vows to protect Australian creatives from copyright ‘theft’ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/15/office-of-ai-artificial-intelligence-copyright-australia-government
PM lays out plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data #AI #copyright #auslaw #auspol

Labor aims to shape AI revolution with new data centre and AI copyright rules https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/labor-to-set-standards-for-ai-data-centres-and-copyright/106918380 #copyright #regulation #AI #auspol #auslaw

Labor aims to shape AI revolution with new data centre and AI copyright rules https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/labor-to-set-standards-for-ai-data-centres-and-copyright/106918380 #copyright #regulation #AI #auspol #auslaw

Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/14/anthony-albanese-promises-fast-track-approvals-for-datacentres-to-shore-up-ai-investment #AI #auspol #auslaw

Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/14/anthony-albanese-promises-fast-track-approvals-for-datacentres-to-shore-up-ai-investment #AI #auspol #auslaw

'A 6.8-metre stretch of wall on Sydney’s lower north shore has become the unlikely centrepiece of a legal saga that has spanned six years, generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal costs, and shows no sign of ending any time soon.

What began as a dispute between neighbours in the harbourside suburb of Northwood has evolved into a protracted planning battle involving Lane Cove Council, multiple Land and Environment Court proceedings and competing arguments about home owners’ privacy rights and the integrity of the state’s planning system.' https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-sydney-man-built-a-wall-for-privacy-six-years-on-he-s-still-fighting-the-council-20260706-p60cyp.html #auslaw

'A 6.8-metre stretch of wall on Sydney’s lower north shore has become the unlikely centrepiece of a legal saga that has spanned six years, generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal costs, and shows no sign of ending any time soon.

What began as a dispute between neighbours in the harbourside suburb of Northwood has evolved into a protracted planning battle involving Lane Cove Council, multiple Land and Environment Court proceedings and competing arguments about home owners’ privacy rights and the integrity of the state’s planning system.' https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-sydney-man-built-a-wall-for-privacy-six-years-on-he-s-still-fighting-the-council-20260706-p60cyp.html #auslaw

Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/14/anthony-albanese-ai-speech-safety-copyright-datacentres-social-licence
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists #AI #auspol #auslaw #regulation

Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/14/anthony-albanese-ai-speech-safety-copyright-datacentres-social-licence
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists #AI #auspol #auslaw #regulation