Australian Privacy Law Update: What Organisations Need to Know in 2026

Date: Thursday 5 November 2026

Time: 1pm to 2pm SA | 1.30pm to 2.30pm VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT | 10.30am to 11.30am WA | 12pm to 1pm NT | 12.30pm to 1.30pm QLD  

Audience: CEOs, Executive Managers, Directors, Coordinators, Managers, Governance Managers, Risk Managers, Quality, Safey and Compliance Officers, Privacy Officers, Information Management Professionals, Finance Managers, Coordinators any anyone interested on privacy law changes.

Presented by: Matthew McMillan and Margaret Gigliotti, Partners at Lander & Rogers

Is your organisation ready for upcoming Privacy Law changes effective on 10 December 2026?

New Automated Decision-Making Transparency Requirements and the Changing Privacy Landscape

On 10 December 2026, automated decision-making transparency obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) will come into effect and organisations must prepare for new transparency obligations relating to automated decision-making technologies, including AI-enabled systems, automated assessment tools and algorithm-driven decision processes. 

Further, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has renewed its focus on organisations ensuring that their privacy policies are compliant with the Privacy Act and has been undertaking a "compliance sweep" of privacy policies. 

Background: How Privacy Act changes apply to the Aged Care Sector

The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth), establishes sector-specific information obligations that operate alongside the Privacy Act, requiring aged care providers to comply with both frameworks when delivering funded aged care services. Australian Aged care providers handle some of the most sensitive personal information including medical records, care assessments, financial details and family contact information.

• Aged Care Act 2024: Section 21 applies to ‘Protected Information’

• Aged Care Act 2024: Section 168 applies to ‘personal information relating to an individual to whom the registered provider delivers funded aged care services

• Aged Care ACT 2024: Chapter 7 applies to dedicated 'Information Management Framework' covering secrecy of information, record keeping, reporting, information sharing and whistleblower protections

Session Overview: 

Understand the new obligations under the Privacy Act requiring organisations to disclose: 

• What personal information is used in automated decision-making systems 

• What decisions are made solely through automated technologies 

• What decisions are substantially supported by automated systems 

• How AI-enabled and automated assessment tools may be impacted 

• Understand how the Aged Care Sector Act 2024 (Cth) operates alongside the Privacy Act

• Understand what further privacy reforms are currently being proposed, and what organisations should be prepared for

In this session we will explore: 

• Current regulatory expectation on new Automated Decision-Making Transparency Requirements 

• Privacy policy compliance requirements  

• Common privacy policy gaps and risks 

• What organisations should do now to ensure privacy policies are compliant

• Key proposed privacy reforms on the horizon

• Q & A

YOUR PRESENTERS:

Matthew McMillan - Partner, Lander & Rogers 

Matthew leads Lander & Rogers' Digital Economy practice, and he has more than 20 years' experience as a lawyer, specialising in technology and communications, digital commerce, intellectual property, privacy/data protection, cyber risk, and contract tendering and procurement. 

He provides smart, commercial and pragmatic advice that is tailored to the business needs of his clients and brings a wealth of experience in how best to manage and mitigate project risk. 

Margaret Gigliotti - Partner, Lander & Rogers 

Margaret is a highly experienced lawyer specialising in technology, data, and intellectual property. 

With dual qualifications in law and computer science, she brings a rare blend of legal insight and technical expertise to her practice. Margaret is known for her ability to build strong, trusted relationships with clients and for her deep understanding of their commercial and operational needs. 

About Lander & Rogers

Lander & Rogers is a leading and proudly independent Australian law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. The firm work with private and public sector organisations and individuals across Australia and internationally, delivering practical, commercial legal advice grounded in a deep understanding of our clients’ needs.

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