AI
Government to mandate AI breach reporting, establish regulator
The federal government will implement new measures, including mandatory reporting and possible criminal law reforms, to tighten its control of AI companies, after a rogue AI agent infiltrated Medicare's portal.
Competition & Consumer Protection
ACCC says Coles may not up prices, but offer less if Kalgoorlie’s IGA exits
The competition regulator has warned that despite the supermarket giant's national pricing practice, Coles may pull back resources if independent competitors in Kalgoorlie are forced to leave the market.
News
eSafety wins suppression order in Telegram lawsuit over doxing concerns
The eSafety Commissioner has won suppression order over witness names in its lawsuit against messaging platform Telegram over alleged pro-terror content, after expressing concerns they could be exposed to doxing.
Class Actions
Jetstar employee worried about airline ‘getting in trouble with ACCC’, class action says
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Construction
Ex-CFMEU organiser says Mick Gatto gave him gold bracelet as ‘olive branch’
An ex-CFMEU organiser has told the royal commission into Victoria's Big Build that he was given a gold bracelet from Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto as an "olive branch".
Real Estate
Victorian planning minister loses High Court challenge against IGA
The High Court has found the Victorian Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear a dispute between the planning minister Sonya Kilkenny and supermarket chain IGA about a proposed amendment to a council's by-laws, despite the absence of an approval decision.
Intellectual Property
High Court says copyright in abattoir footage belongs to activist group
The High Court has ruled that abattoir Game Meats Company is not entitled to a constructive trust in the copyright over video footage obtained by animal activists while trespassing in a Victorian slaughterhouse, saying the case had significant implications for free speech.
Real Estate
DWF Law to face negligence claim over alleged failure to pursue pipeline damage case
Law firm DWF Australia will face a negligence claim over an alleged failure to join other parties to a claim over a damaged pipeline, after failing to secure a summary dismissal of the matter.
Settlement
Greensill administrators settle case against GFG Alliance’s Liberty
Administrators of collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill Capital have reached a settlement with GFG Alliance's Liberty companies, resolving a case that was set for trial beginning Tuesday.
Class Actions
J&J class action appeals order requiring group member sign-up
Previously calling it a "spectacular waste of time", the applicant in a class action against a Johnson & Johnson unit is challenging an order that requires consumers to register for the case ahead of any settlement.
