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Government Responds to the Privacy Act Review: expect major changes in 2024
Recently, the Australian Government responded to the Privacy Act Review Report, which aims to modernise and strengthen privacy laws in the digital age. With a focus on personal protections and corporate accountability, they've embraced 38 recommendations, agreed in principle to 68 more, and acknowledged 10.
22 November 2023
Latest News

CIE Legal’s Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember
So many individuals and organisations are raising funds for men’s health this November and CIE Legal is no exception. Yes, the global phenomenon that is Movember is here again and it’s bigger than ever.
30 November 2023

Government Responds to the Privacy Act Review: expect major changes in 2024
Recently, the Australian Government responded to the Privacy Act Review Report, which aims to modernise and strengthen privacy laws in the digital age. With a focus on personal protections and corporate accountability, they've embraced 38 recommendations, agreed in principle to 68 more, and acknowledged 10.
22 November 2023

Changes to the Unfair Contract Terms Regime: Infographic Summary
From 9 November onwards, there are changes to the Unfair Contracts Regime in force, which, amongst other things, increase the scope and scale of penalties.
7 November 2023

The Golden Hour with Allan Briggs and Robert Hadler
In the latest episode of Legally Consumed, we had the pleasure of hosting Robert Hadler and Allan Briggs to discuss the importance of cybersecurity with a focus on sensitive customer data. Allan, also known as ‘The Crisis Guy’, is the founder and CEO of Crisis Shield, a crisis management firm. Robert has over 40 years’ experience as a senior advisor at board and executive levels, and is a trusted authority in crisis management.
30 October 2023

Raph Goldenberg and NORA discuss CIE’s consumer product focus
Raph Goldenberg was recently interviewed by NORA (the National Onine Retailers Association) about CIE Legal’s work in the consumer products and online retail sectors.
16 October 2023

Changes to the unfair contract terms regime effective this November – get ahead before getting caught
The 12 month grace period to update standard form contracts to comply with the changes to the unfair contract terms regime under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) is nearly over. Before 9 November 2023, you need to be ready.
27 September 2023
Podcasts

Episode 7: ‘The Golden Hour’ with Allan Briggs and Robert Hadler
In the latest episode of Legally Consumed, we had the pleasure of hosting Robert Hadler and Allan Briggs to discuss the importance of cybersecurity with a focus on sensitive customer data. Allan, also known as ‘The Crisis Guy’, is the founder and CEO of Crisis Shield, a crisis management firm. Robert has over 40 years’ experience as a senior advisor at board and executive levels, and is a trusted authority in crisis management.

Episode 6: ‘It’s like Netflix but for your car’ – Switching Lanes with Desmond Hang
For our sixth episode, our Legally Consumed co-hosts switched lanes and explored the vehicle subscription model offered by Carbar, an automotive technology start-up disrupting the traditional Australian vehicle usage model. Joining us for this episode is Desmond Hang, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbar, who shares how his passion for technology and cars is steering the automotive industry in a new direction.

Episode 5: ‘From Pasture to Pour: Unleashing the Milky Marvels of Australia’ with Jared Pereira
In this episode of Legally Consumed, our CIE Legal co-hosts were joined by special guest Jared Pereira. They looked into how Fonterra are tackling climate change with creative solutions, the legalities surrounding the dairy industry and the impacts of the emerging market of plant-based milks on the dairy industry.

Episode 4: ‘The road ahead for driverless cars’ with Professor Michael Milford
In this episode of Legally Consumed, CIE Legal host, Raph Goldenberg, is joined by special guest Professor Michael Milford. They delve into various topics such as the promising business benefits of AVs, the societal benefits in accident reductions and the legal and ethical issues surrounding AVs.

Episode 3: ‘Finding a fake’ with Craig Douglas
In our third episode, CIE Legal co-hosts, Raph Goldenberg and Kaye Ho, went undercover with Craig Douglas, owner of Nationwide Research Group, an Australia-wide specialist research and investigations company, focussing on brand protection.

Episode 2: ‘New wave brewing featuring Bonehead Brewing’ featuring Anthony Dinoto and Travis Nott
In this episode of Legally Consumed, our CIE Legal co-hosts took a seat at the bar to learn more about Bonehead Brewing, an independent craft brewery in Melbourne that focuses on producing well-balanced and approachable beers.
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