The Commonwealth Government has published a discussion paper, Australian Privacy Breach Notification, about the possible introduction of mandatory data breach notification laws. A data breach occurs when personal information is improperly accessed, obtained, used, disclosed, copied or modified. There have been several significant and high-profile data breaches in recent years. The paper considers what notification...

This guide contains basic information about some of the alternative dispute resolution options available, giving practical tips on using alternative dispute resolution and helping people to identify the advantages of the different processes available. For some people, reading this guide may be the first step in understanding that there are many ways to resolve disputes...

This discussion paper contains a package of proposals for telecommunications interception reform, telecommunications sector security reform and Australian intelligence community legislation reform.

This paper's purpose is to stimulate discussion among business, consumers, legal practitioners, academics and other stakeholders about the successes and shortcomings of Australian contract law, including in the digital economy. The paper considers whether Australian contact law could be reformed to: enhance accessibility, certainty and simplicity set standards of conduct better support innovation and participation...

The collection of legal deposit material forms a national record of Australia’s intellectual and creative endeavours and this discussion paper considers the potential benefits of extending the types of material collected.