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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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The ACCC has released its draft merger assessment guidelines for public consultation. The guidelines outline the ACCC’s approach to analysing the potential effects of mergers on competition under the new mandatory merger clearance regime, which will formally commence on 1 January 2026.

21 March 2025

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Over recent years, the WA Government has started to focus on facilitating decarbonisation in the Pilbara region, which hosts a significant portion of Australia’s mining sector. This push now continues with the release of two further consultation papers on electricity reform in the Pilbara.

21 March 2025

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The Victorian Government has indicated support for significant reforms to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic).

21 March 2025