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Starts 30 July Welcome to ADMA Australia's largest marketing and advertising association brands represented online and live courses marketing community LEARN MORE ABOUT ADMA 16th Jun 2022 15 mins ADMA Education Working Group The ADMA Education Working Group is made up of a group of highly respected senior marketing experts that come from all the key industry pillars reflective of the ADMA membership. 09th Jun 2022 9 mins The Regulators: The ACCC Oversees Competition and Consumer Laws and is Reviewing the Digital Industry The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the leading regulatory overseeing important regulatory changes and developments in Australia. It's vital to stay up to date with changes in the regulatory environment, read about them here. 09th Jun 2022 11 mins Changes: Regulations, Laws and Compliance Always Evolve Legislation and the work of regulatory bodies like ACMA, ACCC and the OAIC are always evolving over time. Sometimes it’s technology that leaps ahead and forces changes that lawmakers haven’t considered before. Other times, consumer needs or industry expectations have evolved to force us to consider different regulations. 09th Jun 2022 13 mins Avoiding Deceptive Conduct: Charities, Social Media Influencers and Businesses Can All Get Caught It can be easy to get carried away with sales promises, headlines and great customer offers but Australian laws and regulators come down hard on misleading and deceptive conduct and claims. It's best to steer clear of deceptive and misleading conduct, read on how you can. 09th Jun 2022 17 mins Regulations for Competitions: Trade Promotion Rules Competitions and promotions are great to grab attention, generate conversation and gather data but there are plenty of rules to be considered before they are brought to life. 09th Jun 2022 17 mins Do Not Spam: Spam Regulations Spam is unsolicited electronic messages which usually arrive through email or SMS. Unwanted marketing messages is one thing, but these days spam can also be synonymous with scams, phishing and outright fraud where dangerous links and viruses can lead to theft and privacy breaches. Click to read more about Australia's Spam regulations. Load More Courses across the digital landscape What would you like to learn? Customer Experience Marketing Technology Compliance Campaign Integration Insights Learnings VIEW COURSE CALENDAR Become an ADMA member Join ADMA today to ensure you and your company are prepared for the marketing of the future and enjoy these great benefits. Get connected with the members of the largest marketing association in the Asia Pacific Get exclusive offers and access to our flagship events, webinars, whitepapers and resources. Get significant discounts to IQ courses and an education framework that puts you on the path to success SEE MEMBER BENEFITS Explore our latest Regulatory & Compliance resources 24th Apr 2025 15 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Platform When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies. Article 27th Mar 2025 8 mins How marketers can collaborate with legal in the great privacy overhaul With the first wave of Privacy Act reforms now in effect, privacy compliance has become a high-stakes issue for Australian businesses and marketers are right in the middle of it. Sarah Waladan, Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA, explains why legal teams need to treat marketing as a frontline compliance function - not an afterthought. Article 27th Mar 2025 9 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Consumer The role the consumer plays in the data privacy chain is a pivotal one. In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles. Article 27th Mar 2025 14 mins The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers. Article 27th Mar 2025 16 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group. Webinar 29th Jan 2025 Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations. Article 13th Sep 2024 15 mins Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today. Webinar 09th Sep 2024 Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations. Article 28th Aug 2024 6 mins The Privacy Series: The Fair and Reasonable Test explained This month in The Privacy Series, we are delving into the introduction of an overarching ‘Fair and Reasonable’ test by the Government as part of the imminent overhaul of the Privacy Act. This type of overarching test in relation to privacy will not just be an Australian first, but a worldwide first too – making it a pioneering piece in this legislative reform. Tool-kit 08th Aug 2024 Preparing Marketers for Privacy Reform Information Sheet The proposed Privacy Act ammendments will greatly affect how businesses collect, use, and handle personal information. Marketers need to ensure that they comply with the new regulations to build customer trust and avoid potential fines and reputational damage.
16th Jun 2022 15 mins ADMA Education Working Group The ADMA Education Working Group is made up of a group of highly respected senior marketing experts that come from all the key industry pillars reflective of the ADMA membership.
09th Jun 2022 9 mins The Regulators: The ACCC Oversees Competition and Consumer Laws and is Reviewing the Digital Industry The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the leading regulatory overseeing important regulatory changes and developments in Australia. It's vital to stay up to date with changes in the regulatory environment, read about them here.
09th Jun 2022 11 mins Changes: Regulations, Laws and Compliance Always Evolve Legislation and the work of regulatory bodies like ACMA, ACCC and the OAIC are always evolving over time. Sometimes it’s technology that leaps ahead and forces changes that lawmakers haven’t considered before. Other times, consumer needs or industry expectations have evolved to force us to consider different regulations.
09th Jun 2022 13 mins Avoiding Deceptive Conduct: Charities, Social Media Influencers and Businesses Can All Get Caught It can be easy to get carried away with sales promises, headlines and great customer offers but Australian laws and regulators come down hard on misleading and deceptive conduct and claims. It's best to steer clear of deceptive and misleading conduct, read on how you can.
09th Jun 2022 17 mins Regulations for Competitions: Trade Promotion Rules Competitions and promotions are great to grab attention, generate conversation and gather data but there are plenty of rules to be considered before they are brought to life.
09th Jun 2022 17 mins Do Not Spam: Spam Regulations Spam is unsolicited electronic messages which usually arrive through email or SMS. Unwanted marketing messages is one thing, but these days spam can also be synonymous with scams, phishing and outright fraud where dangerous links and viruses can lead to theft and privacy breaches. Click to read more about Australia's Spam regulations.
24th Apr 2025 15 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Platform When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies.
Article 27th Mar 2025 8 mins How marketers can collaborate with legal in the great privacy overhaul With the first wave of Privacy Act reforms now in effect, privacy compliance has become a high-stakes issue for Australian businesses and marketers are right in the middle of it. Sarah Waladan, Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA, explains why legal teams need to treat marketing as a frontline compliance function - not an afterthought.
Article 27th Mar 2025 9 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Consumer The role the consumer plays in the data privacy chain is a pivotal one. In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles.
Article 27th Mar 2025 14 mins The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers.
Article 27th Mar 2025 16 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group.
Webinar 29th Jan 2025 Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.
Article 13th Sep 2024 15 mins Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today.
Webinar 09th Sep 2024 Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.
Article 28th Aug 2024 6 mins The Privacy Series: The Fair and Reasonable Test explained This month in The Privacy Series, we are delving into the introduction of an overarching ‘Fair and Reasonable’ test by the Government as part of the imminent overhaul of the Privacy Act. This type of overarching test in relation to privacy will not just be an Australian first, but a worldwide first too – making it a pioneering piece in this legislative reform.
Tool-kit 08th Aug 2024 Preparing Marketers for Privacy Reform Information Sheet The proposed Privacy Act ammendments will greatly affect how businesses collect, use, and handle personal information. Marketers need to ensure that they comply with the new regulations to build customer trust and avoid potential fines and reputational damage.