On Just Terms S2 E4 In the Public Interest with The Honourable Michelle Rowland MP, Attorney-General of Australia
From Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts
May 13, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with The Honourable Michelle Rowland MP on the government's legal priorities and the role of law in serving the public interest.
In the latest episode of On Just Terms, HSF Kramer partners Jason Betts and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage are joined by The Honourable Michelle Rowland MP, Attorney-General of Australia, for a wide-ranging discussion on the government's legal priorities. The Attorney-General shares insights on Privacy Act reform, the government's position on copyright and AI and why there is no text and data mining exception, scams and consumer protection, class actions and access to justice, and the critical importance of effective enforcement capability. This is a substantive discussion on the role of law in serving the public interest, and what lies ahead on Australia's legal agenda.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jason Betts, Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
Guest: The Honourable Michelle Rowland MP
Topics covered
- government legal priorities
- Privacy Act reform
- copyright and AI
- consumer protection
- class actions
- access to justice
- enforcement capability
Keywords
- legal priorities
- Privacy Act reform
- copyright
- AI
- consumer protection
- class actions
- enforcement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Privacy Act, Australia
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