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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.

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Yesterday the Federal government released its long-awaited draft legislation to ban the use of post-employment non-compete clauses for workers earning below the “high income threshold” and non-poaching clauses for all employees, together with extending the existing cartel framework to cover no-poach and wage-fixing arrangements between entities.

08 September 2026

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We examine the ACCC’s response to CHOICE’s designated complaint and its call for stronger product safety rules, including for online marketplaces.

07 September 2026

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On 3 September 2026, Federal Treasury published exposure draft legislation to implement the 30 per cent minimum tax on certain discretionary trusts, a measure which was announced in the 2026-27 Federal Budget and will apply from 1 July 2028.

04 September 2026