ACT retrospectively validates seatbelt-camera approval
A commenced law addresses historical approval of the Acusensus system.
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Student visa changes require an immediate intake review
New onshore application and family rules took effect on 2 October, with transitional protection for earlier applications.
Victoria expands dust-disease compensation rights
Key compensation reforms commenced on 2 October; other workplace safety changes have later start dates.
South Australia opens an AI Royal Commission
The inquiry will examine jobs, regulation, education and public services, with a final report due by 1 July 2027.
eHarmony ruling puts online pricing and sign-up claims in focus
The Federal Court has formalised consumer-law contraventions involving free-service claims, pricing, automatic renewals and cancellation.
Updated auditor competency standard takes effect
ASIC has approved a revised standard placing greater emphasis on ethical behaviour in the competency pathway for company auditors.