The OAIC’s 2026 2Apply determination signals a major shift in privacy compliance. It’s no longer enough to ask whether personal information is reasonably necessary to collect. Organisations must also consider whether form design, consent mechanisms and user experience unfairly influence disclosure. This article explains the Commissioner’s findings, the emerging concept of “Online Choice Architecture,” and the practical checks legal, compliance and marketing teams should apply before their next form review.
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Addressing Mental Health and Isolation in Legal Practice
The legal profession has long been characterised by its intellectual rigor, ethical standards, and commitment to justice. Yet beneath the polished exterior of courtrooms and law offices lies a troubling…
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The ROI of Legal Tech & AI Report 2025
Measure What Really Matters In today’s legal sector, technology is no longer an experiment – it’s the cornerstone of strategic growth. As clients become more exacting, regulation and legislation changes…
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Closing Loopholes Legislation: Shaping the Future of Work
Last year’s legislative reforms are a watershed moment for employment law.
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Workplace Wellbeing: Lessons from the Legal Leaders Masterclass
Thomson Reuters recently collaborated with Positive Group to present a Legal Leaders Masterclass at the Hilton Sydney bringing together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to explore the crucial link between…
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Mental Health: How Safe is Your Workplace?
Mental health is one of the fastest growing sources of injuries at work, creating a minefield for employers to navigate.
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Australian Legal Market Midyear Update (FY 2023)
Within a difficult first half, law firms show potential for a recovery.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Lawyers
A toolkit to guide users through Practical Law’s content addressing mental health and wellbeing issues in the legal industry and for legal professionals. Content is set out by topic and includes resources relating to personal effectiveness, benefits of effective communication, developing higher emotional intelligence, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession, the importance of making wellbeing a priority, managing stress and mental health at work and practising mindfulness.
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2022 AGM Season: Guidance for Boards and Legal Advisers
Most listed companies will have begun to think about their 2022 annual general meeting (AGM). This article sets out some key steps to prepare.
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Toolkit: Diversity and Inclusion by Practical Law New Zealand
This toolkit provides information about data capture for diversity and inclusion, as well as how the in-house legal department can work towards diversity.
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