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Late 2024, the Australian Government passed the Cybersecurity Act 2024, Australia’s first piece of standalone cybersecurity legislation. Part 3 of the Act, which imposes obligations on large companies to report cybersecurity incidents, took effect in May 2025. Here's what you need to know.

Late in 2024, the Australian Government passed the Cybersecurity Act 2024, Australia’s first piece of standalone cybersecurity legislation. Part 2 of the Act, which will impose numerous obligations on suppliers and manufacturers of smart devices and other internet-connected products, will come into effect no later than 29 November 2025. Here's what you need to know.

On 26 March 2025, the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) Act 2025 was passed, requiring organisations with 500 or more employees to select and implement three targets from a comprehensive list of 19 gender equality measures. We’ve created a handy infographic to summarise the key elements of this change and the 19 gender equality measures.

With 2025 in full swing, we’ve embraced the momentum and made the most of the summer weather, reconnecting with familiar faces and diving into new opportunities.

The government has announced the introduction of mandatory Gender Equality Targets for employers of 500 people or more. CIE Legal is helping clients prepare for this significant change, which will take effect in around 12 months’ time. Here’s what you need to know and how you can contact us.

The budget this week signalled an incoming ban on non-compete clauses for low and middle-income workers. Here’s what you need to know.