The government has revealed a timeline for new protections to shield consumers from dodgy business practices.

Indexes up: Dow 0.67 per cent, S&P 500 0.69 per cent, Nasdaq 0.82 per cent; Major US stock indexes post fourth straight session of gains.

A national AI road map "uses all the right language", but experts are questioning when the Albanese government's plan will be followed by concrete action.

The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.

Premier Investments shares have plunged as the owner of Smiggle and Peter Alexander blames lower earnings forecast on the economy.

Russian cybercrime organisations that allegedly help cybercriminals launch ransomware and DDOS attacks have been sanctioned by Australia.