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Tech Reg Revolution: Transforming tomorrow's economy

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Australia’s regulatory framework is constantly evolving, as lawmakers seek to keep pace with rapidly developing technologies that are transforming our economy.

Technological change brings regulatory challenges and highlights potential gaps in existing laws. Getting regulatory settings right, by striking a balance between innovating and managing risk, has never been more difficult or important.

Navigate the dynamic tech landscape and stay ahead of developments with KWM’s technology regulatory tracker. Our data and tech experts have developed an easy-to-use timeline to help you stay on top of important developments across key areas of tech-related regulation.

Our team will regularly update the timeline so that it serves as a living record of regulatory change impacting Australia’s digital economy.

If you would like us to talk you through any of these developments to help you stay ahead of the game, please reach out to any of our experts listed below, or one of your other contacts at KWM.

Latest Thinking
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The prevailing approach to construction contracting used to be relatively straightforward: developers wanted price certainty, and contractors provided it by agreeing to deliver for a fixed price.

08 October 2026

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All financial institutions subject to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) should now be implementing updated processes and systems to be ready to comply with CRS 2.0 from 1 January 2027.

08 October 2026

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In many cases, closely-held corporations entail family or personal relationships, and the breakdown of these relationships can give rise to particular difficulties. The oppression remedy is commonly pleaded in the resolution of these disputes, particularly where shareholders are also involved in the management of the company.

06 October 2026