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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 11
By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Amanda Beattie, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Laura Glasson, Mathew Harty, Madeline McLean, Finn Speirs and Olive Huang Issue 11 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, and technology sectors. This issue covers significant updates in Australia, including ASIC pursuing another AFSL ...
The new Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth): What do “responsible persons” and their insurers need to know?
By: Yen Seah and Samantha Younane At a glance The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The Act imposes a new statutory duty on directors and other persons responsible for the executive decisions of aged care providers. This includes those who have authority or responsibility for (or significant influence over) planning, directing or controlling the activities of the provider. These duties are largely enforceable ...
Wotton Kearney accelerates Asia Pacific expansion with new Thailand office
International law firm Wotton Kearney continues its expansion with the upcoming launch of its Thailand office, opening Wednesday 28 May 2025. This strategic move accelerates the firm’s regional and global growth and follows its successful expansion into Singapore in 2024, further strengthening its presence in key Asian markets and reinforcing its position as Asia Pacific’s leading Insurance and Risk legal business. The new office, its 11th globally and 2nd in ...