The first tranche of Privacy Act 1988 reforms has been introduced into Parliament.The reforms, aimed at enhancing privacy protections for individuals, only partially address expected changes; further significant reforms are anticipated in a forthcoming second tranche.This Alert highlights: key features of the Bill; what the changes mean; and actions that should be considered or taken now. Executive summaryOn 12 September 2024 the Australian Government introduced the first tranche of reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) into Parliament, in the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill).The Bill is the latest development in a four-year process, following...