Seminars

As privacy continues to dominate news headlines, change is afoot for privacy law in Australia, not least in relation to how we handle data breach in future, and the possibility of a statutory right to privacy. Among the Australian Law Reform Commission?s 295 recommendations for change to the Privacy Act are increased powers for the…

The Future of Australian Media Featuring CAMLA invites you to hear about the future of media from the industry leaders who are forging it. Our panel of leading executives will discuss their new and established offerings and the implications arising from them. This event will also be a "must do" networking evening for young lawyers…

REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED.Please contact Cath Hill via camla@tpg.com.au or 02) 9399 5595 if you would like to be on the waiting list. The widely reported Federal Court decision in Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v National Rugby League Investments Pty Ltd (No 2) raises copyright issues that go to the core of how broadcasters buy TV…

On 30 April 2012, the Minister for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy released the Final Report of the Convergence Review Committee. What does the Final Report mean for you? CAMLA presents an industry forum to tackle the issues raised and recommendations made in the Final Report. Our panel of speakers includes…

You are invited to attend CAMLA?s key networking opportunity for young lawyers and those new to the media and communications industries to meet with more senior and established members of the profession. Please RSVP directly to camla@tpg.com.au Featuring Our speakers from the CAMLA Board will share their career path, and discuss their current role and…

SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY. The presentation by Timothy Pilgrim, Australian Privacy Commissioner will cover: Key changes to privacy laws The APPs (in particular, APPs dealing with direct marketing and crossborder data flows) New enforcement powers What these changes mean for privacy professionals What assistance the OAIC will be providing How privacy professionals can get involved…

Setting the Record Straight: Recent Developments in the Defence of Qualified Privilege, and Other Current Issues in Defamation Law The defence of qualified privilege has recently been scrutinized by the High Court of Australia in both Trad v Harbour Radio (reply to attack) and Papaconstuntinos v Holmes a Court (voluntary defamatory publications). What are the…

This event will by jointly hosted by CAMLA and the Copyright Society. It will include a panel discussion and audience Q&A on the impact of the recommendations in the ALRC's Discussion Paper regarding "Copyright and the Digital Economy" may have on the following media sectors: Free to air television Music Internet and online Each of…

SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY CAMLA is holding a key networking opportunity for young lawyers, law students and those new to the media and communications industries. Our speakers will share their career path, discuss their current role and professional highlights: John Corker (Visiting Fellow/Lecturer UNSW) Sandy Dawson (Barrister, Banco Chambers) Toby Ryston-Pratt (Deputy Chief…

In its inquiry into ?Serious invasions of privacy in the digital era?, the Australian Law Reform Commission has been asked to consider ways in which the law might be reformed to prevent or redress serious invasions of privacy including the design of a statutory cause of action. The ALRC is about to release its Discussion…