Australia’s insurance market in 2026 is experiencing a period of transition. Commercial insurance conditions have generally softened across many classes,…
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Sep 9, 2026
INSIGHT: Cyber Security Action Month 2026: Take a second. Stay secure.
Cyber security incidents are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated and disruptive. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in…
May 5, 2026
INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week: Building Trust Through Your Privacy Practices
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an annual campaign led by Australia’s privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner…
Mar 24, 2026
INSIGHT: AML/CTF Tranche 2 Reforms: Understanding Your Privacy Obligations
Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime operates under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (the…
Dec 10, 2025
INSIGHT: Forever Chemicals and Australian Consumer Product Liability – What’s next?
PFAS (Per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), nicknamed ‘forever chemicals’ are comprised of more than 14000 synthetic chemicals. Usage extends from non-stick…
Nov 4, 2025
INSIGHT: Navigating the rules: Setting up a PBS pharmacy in a large medical centre
In this article, originally published in the September/October 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell outlines the…
Apr 28, 2025
INSIGHT: Clinical Note-Taking and the Boundaries of Negligence
Busa v South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Trading as Sydney Eye Hospital [2025] NSWSC 130 Key takeaways Failure to…
Feb 13, 2025
INSIGHT: New Judicial Guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in Court proceedings in NSW
A solicitor in Victoria was recently referred for disciplinary action when he used Generative Artificial Intelligence (‘Gen AI’) technology to…
May 3, 2024
INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…
Oct 9, 2023
INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…
Mar 8, 2019
INSIGHT: ASIC’s regulatory approach to enforcement post-Hayne
What to do if you receive an ASIC Notice Following on from our from our preliminary analysis of the Royal…