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Update · 07:38 pm AEST · 31 August 2026

Australia releases privacy overhaul bill targeting AI

The Australian Government has released exposure draft legislation to update privacy laws and address risks from artificial intelligence and wearable devices, the Attorney-General's Department said.

Submissions on the proposed Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026 close on Friday 18 September 2026, consultations.ag.gov.au reports.

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