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Sydney primed to become a global legal hub, report says
Sydney has the legal talent, a speedy court and the necessary arbitration facilities to become an international legal hub, but needs government backing and a stronger pitch to the world, according to a new report.
UNSW academics propose copyright framework for AI
UNSW Sydney academics have proposed a new framework under which AI companies would be required to disclose the sources used to train their models, compensate creators and remove unauthorised AI-generated content.
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WA passes law to protect subcontractors on government projects
Western Australia has passed new laws designed to ensure subcontractors are paid for works they complete on state government building projects.
Maurice Blackburn CEO says firms could be replaced by AI if they don’t cut costs
The CEO of Maurice Blackburn has warned that unless law firms make their legal services more affordable, litigants using AI chatbots could disrupt the profession.
Visy, other Pratt companies pay $4M for alleged late financial reports
Paper giant Visy Industries and 20 other companies in the Pratt group have paid $4.158 million in fines for allegedly failing to lodge 2024/205 financial reports on time.
ACCC warns businesses about ‘net zero’, carbon credit claims
The ACCC has released guidance on how businesses can avoid greenwashing, warning that using broad terms like 'net zero' or relying on carbon credits could create a misleading impression.
Labor mulls individual right to sue under digital duty of care
Communication minister Anika Wells has said the government is considering adding an individual right to sue under legislation tabled this week that introduces a digital duty of care.
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Macquarie, ResetData say AI sovereignty means more than data centres
AI infrastructure companies have warned that Australia has defined AI sovereignty “too narrowly” and called for the government to support Australian providers across the technology stack, beyond data centres.
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Australian AI companies to lose out from regulation, committee hears
A professor and a cloud service provider have warned that tougher laws on AI could make it harder for Australian AI companies to compete against international rivals.
OpenAI sorry for breach, says open to mandatory reporting laws
OpenAI has fronted a joint committee hearing into artificial intelligence in Australia after one of its AI models gained non-public access to Medicare's site, apologising for the breach and backing legislation that would make reporting of such incidents mandatory.