The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales recently considered its first case regarding the container deposit scheme legislation in Class 6 proceedings. This article explores when an intervention in sentencing is warranted and how the characterisation of offending conduct influences the appropriate sentence.
Gold Coast 2032 – Our Olympic runway to liveability, growth and prosperity
Welcome to the tenth edition of our quarterly Digital Governance, Cyber and Privacy newsletter.
National legal practice Colin Biggers & Paisley is continuing to bolster its property and construction expertise in Melbourne with the appointment of a new Partner in the Construction & Engineering team.
A shipowner successfully limited its liability for wreck removal costs under the Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Act 1999, despite Australia's reservation when adopting the 1976 Convention and the port authority’s standard contractual terms.
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.
