As AI evolves, legal frameworks lag behind. Existing laws, designed for human decision-making, fail to address AI’s unique risks. On 5 September 2024, Australia released voluntary AI Safety Standards and a proposed mandatory framework to regulate high-risk AI settings, aiming to address risks proactively throughout the AI lifecycle.
The Queensland Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision that allowed a time extension for a personal injury claim. The case decision discusses whether a plea of guilty constitutes a material fact of a decisive character.
An appeal to the District Court of Queensland against convictions for the contravention of enforcement notices and a local law is dismissed.
The Land Court of Queensland considers whether the limits of compensation for out of pocket costs and expenses, as well as damage done to land, are to be the subject of a preliminary determination.
A submitter appeal against the approval of a change application in respect of a development approval is dismissed based on the benefits of the change outweighing any adverse impact from non-compliance with the assessment benchmarks relating to building height.
