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Australia's Privacy Regulator Ends Its Inquiry Into the 2025 Qantas Data Breach Without a Full Investigation

Australia's OAIC found on 16 July 2026 that the evidence did not show Qantas failed to take reasonable steps under the Privacy Act over its 2025 data breach, and declined a formal investigation.

July 29, 20266 min read

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Rebel Wilson Wins MacInnes Defamation Case on Australia's Serious Harm Test; Appeal Filed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Charlotte MacInnes's defamation suit against Rebel Wilson, finding no serious harm under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW). MacInnes has appealed.

July 26, 20267 min read

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Australia's 'Stage 2' Defamation Reforms Take Effect, Rewriting When Online Platforms Are Liable for Other People's Posts

NSW and the ACT switched on Australia's Stage 2 digital-intermediary defamation reforms on July 1, 2024, with Victoria following that September.

June 21, 20266 min read

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Australia Laws News

Australia's Privacy Regulator Ends Its Inquiry Into the 2025 Qantas Data Breach Without a Full Investigation

Rebel Wilson Wins MacInnes Defamation Case on Australia's Serious Harm Test; Appeal Filed

Australia's 'Stage 2' Defamation Reforms Take Effect, Rewriting When Online Platforms Are Liable for Other People's Posts