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How Australian state's new privacy laws could raise the bar nationwide

By Saloni Sinha ( April 4, 2025, 08:08 GMT | Comment) -- As Australia heads to the polls this May, the fate of federal privacy law reform seems stuck in limbo — likely delayed until after the new government takes office. Meanwhile, Western Australia has passed its first privacy law, the 2024 Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act, which some argue is more robust than federal measures. The PRIS Act introduces stronger provisions, such as a "fair and reasonable" test for data collection and a broader definition of personal information, both of which were excluded from federal reforms. However, its narrow focus on public entities limits its broader impact, leaving questions about whether it will spark national change.With Australia heading to the polls on May 3, it’s now safe to say the second tranche of privacy-law amendments won’t arrive until after a new government takes office — if they come at all....

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