Status-aware timeline
OAIC regulatory actions
Each matter event retains the source-backed distinction between a preliminary inquiry, investigation, enforceable undertaking, proceeding, judgment, and penalty order.
An allegation is not a finding. A closed preliminary inquiry without an adverse finding is not an endorsement or compliance assurance.
7 source-backed events.
- Outcome No Adverse Finding
Qantas Airways Limited
1 June 2026 · The Commissioner closed preliminary inquiries without commencing a CII or taking other regulatory action at that time.
The OAIC did not consider the evidence supported the likelihood of a breach. The report says this is not an endorsement or broader compliance assurance.
No adverse finding is implied by this status.
- Civil Penalty Order
Australian Clinical Labs Limited
8 Oct 2025 · The Federal Court ordered Australian Clinical Labs to pay $5.8 million in civil penalties.
The OAIC source reports Federal Court orders and admitted contraventions, distinct from an allegation or investigation.
This record represents a source-backed court or determination outcome.
- Civil Proceeding Allegation
Singtel Optus Pty Limited and Optus Systems Pty Limited
8 Aug 2025 · The Commissioner filed civil penalty proceedings and alleges serious interference with privacy.
The filed proceeding contains allegations. Whether a civil penalty order is made is a matter for the court.
The Commissioner alleges; no finding is represented.
- Enforceable Undertaking
Oxfam Australia
20 Dec 2024 · The Privacy Commissioner accepted an enforceable undertaking on 20 December 2024.
The OAIC expressly states that acceptance was not a finding that Oxfam breached the Privacy Act or Australian Privacy Principles.
No adverse finding is implied by this status.
- Civil Proceeding Allegation
Medibank Private Limited
5 June 2024 · The Commissioner filed civil penalty proceedings and alleges serious interference with privacy.
The filed proceeding contains allegations. Whether liability or a civil penalty is established is a matter for the court.
The Commissioner alleges; no finding is represented.
- Investigation Commenced
Medibank Private Limited
1 Dec 2022 · The OAIC commenced an investigation into Medibank's personal information handling practices.
The OAIC source reports that an investigation commenced. It was not a determination or finding.
No adverse finding is implied by this status.
- Investigation Commenced
Oxfam Australia
10 Sept 2021 · The source timeline says the Commissioner commenced an investigation on 10 September 2021.
The later OAIC release records when the investigation commenced.
No adverse finding is implied by this status.