Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
148 events advancing 109 policy or regulatory changes:
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Australia Implementation of OECD Pillar 2 (Minimum Tax Rate)
Closed consultation on the primary legislation to implement the OECD's Pillar Two (Minimum Tax Rate)
On 16 April 2024, the Australian Treasury closed the consultation on the primary legislation to implement the OECD's Pillar Two global Minimum Tax Rate. The legislation is aligned with the OECD's Pillar Two framework. The legislative proposal aims t…
Taxation Administration (Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators) Determination 2024
Closed consultation on draft Taxation Administration (Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators) Determination 2024
On 15 April 2024, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) closed the consultation on the Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators. The draft legislation would introduce new reporting exemptions for electronic distribution pla…
ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
Announced ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
On 12 April 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the initiation of civil proceedings against blockchain mining companies NGS Crypto Pty Ltd, NGS Digital Pty Ltd, and NGS Group Ltd, along with their sole directo…
Privacy Reforms to Combat Doxxing
Closed consultation on Civil Law Reforms to Combat Doxxing
On 28 March 2024, the Attorney General's Department closed its public consultation on privacy reforms to combat doxxing. Doxxing is the term used to describe the intentional online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information or persona…
ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
Adopted ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
On 26 March 2024, the International Competition Network (ICN), which is comprised of competition authorities from Australia, Austria, Canada, Brazil, the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, N…
eSafety Commissioner investigation into Google, Meta, X, formerly Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Reddit regarding measures implemented to address terror and violent extremism content
Issued eSafety Commissioner notices to Google, Meta, X, formerly Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Reddit regarding measures addressing terror and violent extremism content
On 19 March 2024, the Australian eSafety Commissioner issued legal notices to Google, Meta, X, formerly Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Reddit, requiring each company to report on measures implemented to protect Australians from terrorist and viole…
Digital platform services inquiry 2020-2025
Opened consultation on ACCC digital platform services inquiry report revisiting general search services
On 18 March 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a public consultation on the digital platform services inquiry report, revisiting general search services until 17 April 2024. The purpose of this consultation is to …
ACCC lawsuit against Bloomex concerning fair marketing and advertising practices
Issued ruling in ACCC lawsuit against Bloomex concerning fair marketing and advertising practices
On 15 March 2024, the Australian Federal Court issued its ruling in the lawsuit brought forward by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Court ordered Bloomex, an online florist and gift retailer, to pay AUD 1 million in pen…
ASIC lawsuit against Finder Wallet over alleged offer of unlicensed its crypto-asset-related product
Issued ruling dismissing ASIC lawsuit against Finder Wallet over alleged offer of unlicensed its crypto-asset-related product
On 14 March 2023, the Australian Federal Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against Finder Wallet. The lawsuit alleged that Finder's yield-bearing product, Finder Earn, was an unlicensed …
Internet Search Engine Services Code under the Online Safety Act 2021
Implemented Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code
On 12 March 2024, the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code under the Online Safety Act 2021 entered into force. The Code sets out compliance measures for internet search engine providers to protect Australian end users from harmful con…