John Quigley

WA will also introduce a new mandatory data breach notification scheme and greater government accountability over its use of citizen data.

A fairer division of assets will be made possible for de facto couples breaking up thanks to new laws in WA that will allow for the superannuation to be split.

The scheme creates a uniform law that gives clients a more consistent experience when engaging in legal services.

The Western Australian government has announced whole-of-government plans to improve privacy protections under proposed legislation, which is open for public comment.

Catherine Fletcher has been named Western Australia’s Information Commissioner for a five-year term commencing 16 July.