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<link><![CDATA[http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/index.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Technology, Media & Telecommunications publications from international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson]]></description><copyright><![CDATA[(c) Allens Arthur Robinson]]></copyright><image><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Technology, Media & Telecommunications publications]]></title><url>http://www.allens.com.au/common/images04/hd_right_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/index.htm</link></image><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllensCommunicationsMediaTechnologyPublications" /><feedburner:info xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" uri="allenscommunicationsmediatechnologypublications" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Queensland Government responds to Costello audit report - 09 May 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Costello Commission of Audit Report and the Queensland Government's response last week could transform the State's economy by recasting the way the Queensland public sector interacts with the private sector. Partner John Greig examines the main recommendations and the Government's response.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/govt/fogovt9may13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/govt/fogovt9may13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Softening the investment rules in Mongolia - 23 April 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investment in Mongolia fell away dramatically after the Mongolian Government last year introduced laws regulating foreign investment into strategically important business areas as well as investment by state-owned entities. Now the Government has introduced amendments which soften some of those restrictions in an effort to again encourage inbound capital. Partner David Wenger and Lawyer Anthony Lepere look at the amendments and their significance to foreign investors.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/res/fores23apr13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/res/fores23apr13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Regulating interactive gambling - 02 April 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to a final report into Australia's interactive gambling legislation, the Federal Government has pinpointed harm minimisation and consumer protection as a necessary first step before further reforms can be considered. Partner Ian McGill, Senior Associate Robert Munoz and Lawyer Matthew Tracey examine the scope of the report's recommendations. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt2apr13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt2apr13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Full Court clarifies online content delivery - 28 March 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[A unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court means that online simulcasts of radio programs are not 'broadcasts', meaning traditional radio broadcasters will need to obtain separate licences from, and pay additional royalties to, copyright owners to transmit radio programs on the internet. Partners Ian McGill and Miriam Stiel and Senior Associate Nathan Shepherd report on the case and its ramifications.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt28mar13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt28mar13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Australia's new cyber security initiative - 11 February 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government plans to establish a cyber security centre by the end of 2013, with the aim of assessing, detecting, preventing and responding to cyber security threats that may affect the Australian Government or industries of national significance. Partner Niranjan Arasaratnam, Senior Associate Michael Morris and Lawyer Andy Gian report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/cutmt11feb13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/cutmt11feb13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Technology triumphs: Google not responsible for misleading and deceptive ads - 07 February 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-running battle with the ACCC over Google's AdWords service has been decided in Google's favour. The High Court unanimously held that Google did not engage in misleading and deceptive conduct by displaying advertisements in the form of 'sponsored links'. Partner Carolyn Oddie and Special Counsel Rebecca Sadleir report on the case, which is positive news for companies involved in the dissemination of information on the internet.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/comp/focomp7feb13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/comp/focomp7feb13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Linklaters Insights: EU - Update on the proposed General Data Protection Regulation - 14 December 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January 2012, the European Commission proposed a major reform of the European data protection law. It released a policy communication, a draft General Data Protection Regulation and a draft Directive on protecting personal data in criminal and justice matters.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/linkinsight14dec12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/linkinsight14dec12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Major privacy reforms passed - 30 November 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Parliament has passed much anticipated reforms that will have a significant impact on the way companies and government agencies collect and deal with various forms of personal information. Partners Michael Pattison and Gavin Smith, Senior Associate Nathan Shepherd and Lawyers Amy Dobbin and Ishwar Singh report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv30nov12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv30nov12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: The new cybercrime regime - 27 November 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has introduced amendments to Australia's telecommunications regulatory regime that will facilitate Australia's accession to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. Partner Ian McGill, Senior Associate Valeska Bloch and Lawyer Matthew Tracey examine the impact of these amendments.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt27nov12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt27nov12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Stronger telecommunications consumer protections - 09 October 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australia Communications and Media Authority has registered a new Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code and has been granted new powers in relation to consumer protection matters. Partner Ian McGill, Senior Associate Valeska Bloch and Lawyer Maryann Muggleston examine the key changes the Code introduces and the implications of these developments for telecommunications service providers. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt9oct12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt9oct12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Major changes to privacy law endorsed - 03 October 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Senate Committee has endorsed changes to privacy law that will have significant implications for most companies and federal agencies. Partners Michael Pattison, Gavin Smith, Senior Associate Nathan Shepherd and Lawyer Ishwar Singh report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv3oct12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv3oct12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Sponsorship, news, social media and the Olympics - 26 July 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does the International Olympic Committee balance protecting its sponsors' commercial interests while also looking to increase the public's interaction with the London Olympics through social media  Partner Ian McGill and Law Graduate Byron Frost examine the scope and effect of the International Olympic Committee's rules and guidelines on social media and news access.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt26jul12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt26jul12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Bill passed - 25 June 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rocky journey, federal legislation providing a platform for the creation of an online register of electronic health records has been passed. Senior Associate Michael Morris and Lawyer Andy Gian report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/cupriv25jun12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/cupriv25jun12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Why Australian companies should watch out for EU data protection reform - 07 June 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes proposed to Europe's data protection regime, along with incoming Australian legislative reform, may pose challenges for Australian companies operating in Europe. Allens Partner Michael Pattison  and Lawyer Nikki Macor and Linklaters Partner Julian Cunningham-Day and Senior Professional Support Lawyer Peter Church report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv7jun12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv7jun12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Tougher Australian data protection regime - 28 May 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amendments to strengthen Australia's privacy regime will create new penalties, increased requirements for procedures and disclosure, and a revamped credit reporting system and will have significant implications for most companies and government agencies. Partner Michael Pattison, Senior Associate Nathan Shepherd and Lawyers Nikki Macor and Margaret Walsh report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv28may12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv28may12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Draft auction rules for spectrum reallocation sale released - 09 May 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released draft rules and instruments for the simultaneous auction of the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands that is to take place during 2012-13. Partner Ian McGill, Senior Associate Valeska Bloch and Lawyer Matthew Tracey report on the draft rules and their potential effects for bidders and other interested parties]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt9may12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt9may12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Convergence Review recommends wide-ranging reforms - 04 May 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Convergence Review Committee's much-anticipated final report has been released. Partner Ian McGill and Senior Associates Victoria Wark and Valeska Bloch, and a team of lawyers from the Allens Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice group, provide an overview of the report's key recommendations, and the potential implications for media and communications industry participants]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt4may12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt4may12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Time shift exception to copyright overturned - 01 May 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Full Court of the Federal Court unanimously overturned the original decision in the Optus TV Now case that had given a very generous interpretation of 'private and personal use' and who 'made' the copies in question. Partner Andrew Wiseman and Paralegal Ashleigh Shand report on the appeal decision that will protect significant revenues for the copyright holders of television broadcasts]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/cuip1may12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/cuip1may12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Is an ISP liable for its customers' copyright infringement? - 24 April 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a much anticipated judgment, the High Court unanimously upheld the finding of the Full Federal Court and trial judgment that an Internet service provider was not liable for authorising the copyright infringements of its customers. However, the judgment does not entirely close the door to a finding of authorisation by an ISP. Partner Miriam Stiel and Lawyer Rob Clark report on the decision]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/foip24apr12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/foip24apr12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Google held responsible for misleading and deceptive ads - 05 April 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Full Federal Court has unanimously upheld an appeal by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, concerning Google's AdWords service. It found that Google was responsible for the content of certain misleading advertisements appearing on its website, and that it, therefore, directly engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct. Partners Miriam Stiel and Carolyn Oddie and Special Counsel Rebecca Sadleir report on the decision]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/foip5apr12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/foip5apr12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Government tables ALRC report of the National Classification Scheme review in Parliament - 08 March 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Law Reform Commission's final report on the National Classification Scheme review recommends a new classification scheme in the context of a converged media environment. Partner Ian McGill, Senior Associate Valeska Bloch and Lawyer Maryann Muggleston report on the recommendations of the commission]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt8mar12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt8mar12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: The Independent Media Inquiry: enforced self-regulation for media? - 07 March 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recommendations of The Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Media and Media Regulation, if enacted, are profound. The Report proposes the establishment of a new independent statutory body, the News Media Council, that would have jurisdiction over news media organisations, whether print, online, radio or television. The new regulator would have power to require a news media organisation to publish an apology, correction or afford a right to reply. Partner Ian McGill and Lawyers Maryann Muggleston and Amy Dobbin report on the analysis and recommendations in the Report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt7mar12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt7mar12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Preparing for the spectrum reallocation sale - 19 December 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government is now in the preparatory stages of the auction process for the simultaneous sale of the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands that is to take place during 2012-13. Partner Ian McGill, and Lawyers Valeska Bloch and Matthew Tracey report on the status of the upcoming auction and reallocation process]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt19dec11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt19dec11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Cloud computing - what you need to know - 15 December 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing global trends in the delivery of IT services, and the Australian Government Information Management Office recently released draft best practice guides that are a useful reminder of what to consider in deciding whether to use cloud computing services. Partner Niranjan Arasaratnam and Lawyers Margaret Walsh and Joelle Vincent report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt15dec11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt15dec11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: A newly determined Privacy Commissioner - 13 December 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Privacy Commissioner has made its first determination in response to a complaint since 2004. Partner Michael Pattison and Lawyer Margaret Walsh report on this decision, where an organisation was required to pay damages, issue a written apology and provide privacy training to staff]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv13dec11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/fopriv13dec11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Privacy Commissioner's tough new approach to information leaks - 05 December 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Privacy Commissioner has outlined strict new tactics to deal with companies that are careless with customer or user data. Partner Michael Pattison and Lawyer Luke O'Sullivan report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt5dec11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotmt5dec11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Government business enterprises governance reforms - 15 November 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released an updated version of the Governance Arrangements for Commonwealth Government Business Enterprises that better reflect contemporary developments in corporate governance policy in the oversight of Government Business Enterprises. Partner Ian McGill, Senior Associate Simon Lewis and Lawyer Maryann Muggleston consider the Government's new approach]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cg/focg15nov11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cg/focg15nov11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Major Singapore data protection reforms proposed - 24 October 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed new consumer data protection regime will affect all Singapore business sectors, applying a uniform minimum data protection standard to every industry. Senior Associate Jeremy Chase and Lawyer Henry Fraser report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/asia/foasia24oct11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/asia/foasia24oct11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Government consults on new right to sue for invasion of privacy - 30 September 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individuals could soon gain the right to sue other individuals and companies over serious invasions of privacy if the Federal Government adopts recommendations in a long-awaited issues paper. The issues paper considers the introduction of a statutory cause of action for invasions of privacy and how to strike the right balance between an individual's right to privacy and other important public interests, such as freedom of expression. Partner Gavin Smith and Law Graduate Rowan Platt explain]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fopriv30sep11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fopriv30sep11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Hong Kong to establish new Communications Authority in the next move towards convergence review - 31 August 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong will establish a new Communications Authority as a unified regulator for both the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, marking the next stage in the Government's long-awaited review and consolidation of the regulatory regime governing the converging telecommunications and broadcasting industries. Partner David Wenger, Senior Associate Adrian Fisher and Trainee Lawyer Ryan Ho report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/asia/foasia31aug11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/asia/foasia31aug11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Senate reports on Australian Privacy Principles - 06 July 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee has released the first part of its report on its inquiry into the legislation giving effect to the new Australian Privacy Principles which, if implemented, may have significant implications for privacy compliance procedures. Partner Dean Carrigan, Special Counsel John Dieckmann, Senior Associate Nathan Shepherd and Lawyer Fiona MacDonald report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/foprivjul11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/foprivjul11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Warning! Your brand may be associated with adult content! - 18 May 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[xxx domain names will be available for registration in early September. While .xxx domain names are intended for adult content, trade mark holders in other industries will be able to take advantage of a 'sunrise period' to defensively register their trade marks so as to remove the risk of brand-jacking and cyber-squatting. Partner Andrew Wiseman, Senior Associate Jesse Gleeson and Law Graduate Andrew Wilcock look at what is involved]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/cuipmay11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/cuipmay11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Major implications of new anti-siphoning list - 03 December 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes to the anti-siphoning regime are intensely political and have received widespread media coverage. Partner Ian McGill, Lawyer Victoria Wark and Law Graduate Maryann Muggleston discuss the proposed changes and the implications for broadcasters, rights-holders and 'new' media platforms if the new regime is implemented]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtdec10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtdec10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Telecommunications law reform passed - 02 December 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new telecommunications law reform has passed the Senate, with amendments. The amendments do not change the legislation's essential thrust, but do increase the transparency and oversight of the structural separation process. Partner Ian McGill, Law Graduate Anna Payten and Summer Clerk Lucinda Clarke report on the Senate's changes]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/cuteldec10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/cuteldec10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Telecommunications law reform moving forward - 19 November 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[New telecommunications legislation will have a profound impact on the Australian telecommunications industry's structure and regulation, and will also provide more legislative certainty for Telstra in undertaking its structural separation. Our experts from the Communications, Media & Technology and the Competition groups outline the Bill in further detail]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotelnov10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotelnov10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: The importance of being earnest - defining termination events - 08 November 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ruling of the New South Wales Court of Appeal last week highlights the desirability of defining termination events in commercial contracts with clarity and specificity. Special Counsel John Dieckmann reports on a decision that has particular relevance to the technology sector, where contracts often deal with projects and services having complex requirements]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotechnov10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/fotechnov10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Digital dividend spectrum reallocation discussion paper released - 27 October 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a discussion paper on the configuration and allocation of the spectrum in the 700MHz digital dividend band following the switch-off of analogue television broadcasting. Partner Ian McGill and Lawyers Valeska Bloch and Alicia Moody report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtoct10_01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtoct10_01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Clarification of electronic signature requirements - 22 October 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules of contract formation in electronic commerce have been clarified by new NSW legislation. Partner Niranjan Arasaratnam and Lawyer Penny Harris report on the proposed amendments and also discuss a recent Federal Court case concerning the requirements for electronic signatures]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtoct10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtoct10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: The domain name floodgates are about to open! - 15 July 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will soon be possible for companies to register their own generic top level domain names, presenting an unprecedented opportunity for trade mark holders. However, there are significant technical requirements and costs involved and the number of domain name spaces that cybersquatters could use to capitalise on other people's trade marks could be significantly increased. Partner Tim Golder, Senior Associate Jesse Gleeson and Law Graduate Nadia Guadagno report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/foipjul10_01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ip/foipjul10_01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Personal property securities reforms and the communications, media and IT industry - 14 July 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The far-reaching Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) is due to come into force in May 2011 and companies operating in the communications, media or technology sectors will be affected by the sweeping changes the new legislation will bring to Australia's commercial law. Partners Ian McGill and Diccon Loxton and Lawyer Valeska Bloch report on how the changes will affect those sectors]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/pps/fopps14jul10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/pps/fopps14jul10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Exposure draft of Privacy Principles released - 28 June 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Government has released an Exposure Draft of the Australian Privacy Principles that are proposed to replace the National Privacy Principles and the Information Privacy Principles. Special Counsel Karin Clark and Partner Michael Pattison look at the new principles and their impact on privacy compliance programs.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/foprivjun10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/priv/foprivjun10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: National Broadband Network implementation study released - 11 May 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the Federal Commonwealth released the implementation study for the National Broadband Network that sets out a technical, commercial and regulatory roadmap for the Government's policy of ubiquitous broadband services to the nation. Although subject to refinement in the coming months, Partner Ian McGill and Lawyers Valeska Bloch and William Atkins review the study]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtmay10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtmay10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: APRA releases guide on the management of IT security - 03 February 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has published a prudential practice guide, Management of security risk in information and information technology, to assist APRA-regulated institutions manage security risk for their information and information technology. Partner Michael Pattison and Lawyer Oliver Evans report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtfeb10_01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtfeb10_01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Digital Dividend Green Paper released - 02 February 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a Green Paper calling for submissions on the potential size, location, uses, costs and benefits of the digital dividend, ahead of analogue television switch-off commencing this year. Partner Ian McGill, Lawyer Valeska Bloch and Summer Clerk Rebecca Linquist report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtfeb10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtfeb10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Computer network protection - 18 November 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has recently introduced legislation seeking to improve network owners' and operators' ability to protect their networks, by expanding the circumstances in which the interception of communications passing over a network is permitted. Partner Peter James and Lawyers Valeska Bloch and William Kim examine the proposed changes]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtnov09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtnov09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Telecommunications reform clears next hurdle - but not out of the woods - 28 October 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Senate committee report, has recommended that the government's proposed Bill on telecommunications industry changes be passed without delay to help reduce regulatory uncertainty in the industry. Partner Ian McGill and Lawyers Valeska Bloch and Chris Govey summarise the committee's conclusions]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmt28oct09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmt28oct09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Review of the Do Not Call Register - 27 October 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a discussion paper calling for submissions ahead of its review of the Do Not Call Register Act 2006 (Cth). Partner Michael Pattison and Lawyer Nicholas Tobias report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/cucmtoct09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/cucmtoct09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Smart grid report and draft guidelines released - 12 October 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a pre-deployment report and draft guidelines as the next step in Australia's first commercial-scale smart grid demonstration project. The Smart Grid, Smart City project will be implemented in partnership with the energy sector and is also likely to have important synergies with the roll-out of the national broadband network. Partner Ian McGill, Lawyer Valeska Bloch and Law Graduate Joel Barrett report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtoct09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmtoct09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: New rules regarding premium SMS/MMS barring - 18 September 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued a consultation paper inviting submissions on a draft determination that would require mobile carriage service providers to offer premium SMS/MMS barring to all mobile phone customers. The proposed new rules form part of a package of consumer safeguard reforms and compliance monitoring affecting mobile carriage service providers and premium content providers. Partner Ian McGill and Lawyers Adrian Fisher and Valeska Bloch report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmt18sep09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmt18sep09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Significant reform of telecommunications laws - 17 September 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy has announced reforms to reshape the Australian telecommunications and media industries. New legislation aims to address Telstra's high level of both vertical and horizontal integration, address deficiencies in the competition access regime and significantly bolster telecommunications consumer safeguards. Partner Ian McGill and Lawyer Valeska Bloch report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmt17sep09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cmt/focmt17sep09.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
