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New mandatory Australian AI Standards proposed for frontier AI companies
By: Leah Mooney, Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Clare McNamara and Zane Jhetam The Australian Government has announced plans to legislate mandatory safety and security standards for frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies operating in Australia, as part of its developing approach to AI regulation. The proposed Australian AI Standards will apply to frontier AI companies seeking to operate in Australia, introducing requirements across areas including security, risk management, independent evaluation, incident ...
Direct air waybills: the way forward for freight forwarders
By: James Cooper and Marcus Lee At a glance Since 1 July 2026, cargo agents and freight forwarders using Direct Air Waybills may effectively assume shipper-level indemnities and obligations unless otherwise agreed with the air carrier. The effect of the amendments should be considered against the applicable IATA framework (for example, Resolution 809zz in Australia). Cargo agents and freight forwarders should review their carrier and shipper contracts, insurance arrangements, and ...
Get to know Karnan Thirupathy, Partner in our Marine, Trade and Commodities team
We recently caught up with Karnan Thirupathy, Partner in Wotton Kearney's Singapore-based Marine, Trade and Commodities team, to discuss his career, the evolving risk landscape and what excites him most about joining WK. With more than 25 years' experience advising clients across Asia, Karnan specialises in international arbitration and cross-border disputes spanning the marine, trade, commodities and insurance sectors. His arrival, alongside Special Counsel Charlene Sim and their team, significantly ...