Marketing regulation and advocacy

REGULATION AND ADVOCACY

STAY COMPLIANT. STAY CONFIDENT. STAY AHEAD.

Marketing regulation is complex and ever-changing. ADMA can help you stay compliant and in control.

Why regulation matters

From spam law to the Privacy Act, marketing regulations are designed to protect consumers and create a fair, transparent environment for brands to operate in.

They’re not just rules – they’re a roadmap for responsible marketing.

Navigating the different legislations can feel like a minefield, especially when the goalposts keep moving.

At ADMA, we take the guesswork out of compliance, so you can be confident your marketing is effective and ethical.  

Marketing compliance support

ADMA helps marketers and teams navigate evolving regulation, sharpen their compliance capability and lead with integrity. 

How ADMA helps marketers navigate regulation

Marketing regulation is complex, making it difficult to decode on your own. 

And with legislative updates and privacy reforms always evolving, even seasoned marketers struggle to keep up.

We’re here to help you make sense of it all, with targeted training, up-to-date resources and plain-English guidance from our regulation specialists. 

Here’s how we can support you:

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Expert led training

Master the law governing marketing practices and learn exactly how to stay compliant with our in-depth online courses. Get up to speed on privacy reforms, spam law, telemarketing rules and more. Browse ADMA courses and certificates.

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Resources you can trust

From explainers and toolkits to glossaries and guides, explore a library of regulatory content created by ADMA’s in-house specialists. View regulatory resources

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The latest updates

Stay on top of regulatory shifts in Australia and beyond. We break down what’s changing – and what it means for your marketing – with insights from those who know the law best.  Join our newsletter or  Follow us on LinkedIn  

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Support for teams

Need to build compliance capability across your team? ADMA offers custom in-house training tailored to your organisation’s regulatory needs. Explore custom corporate training

 

Advocacy for industry 


ADMA leads marketing advocacy in Australia by representing the data-driven marketing and advertising industry in discussions with government and regulators.

Through policy submissions, consultations, and industry working groups, ADMA advocates for balanced regulation that protects consumers while enabling responsible data use and innovation. By engaging with bodies such as the ACCC, ACMA and OAIC, ADMA ensures marketers have a strong voice in shaping policies that impact modern marketing practices. 

As an organisation, ADMA is committed to keeping all marketers informed of the regulatory state of play both here and overseas. We run education and training programs and advocate for our industry.

Reg News & Resources

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clock 7 minute read | 17 MARCH 2026

When does persuasion become manipulation? Our lawmakers are weighing in

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clock 8 minute read | 17 MARCH 2026

Pixel tracking, data governance and the year ahead for marketers

While most eyes are on the upcoming Tranche 2 of Privacy Reform, enforcement is already underway. Peter Leonard, Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and...

clock 7 minute read | 11 FEBRUARY 2026

Regulatory update: Overview of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into harnessing data and digital technology and what this means for marketers

Following a request to the Productivity Commission by Government to identify regulatory reform opportunities to achieve productivity growth across...

clock 18 minute read | 11 FEBRUARY 2026

Australia’s National AI Plan: What it means for marketers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future capability for Australian businesses. Itis fast becoming a core driver of productivity,...

clock 17 minute read | 11 FEBRUARY 2026

Personal, shareable, no-strings-attached: The winning formula behind Spotify Wrapped

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clock 11 minute read | 11 FEBRUARY 2026