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Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

The federal government's plans for AI are unrealistic and could put Australian workers at risk, including through unethical practices, an expert warns.

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

Calls for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports could come to a head on the floor of Labor's national conference, as advocates say momentum is growing for the move.

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.

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Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

A rally in energy stocks has helped counter a weak day for Australia's stock exchange, as conflict in the Persian Gulf weighs on investor confidence.

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.

Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms

Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms

Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.

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'Win-win': quick fix to stamp out AI-fuelled loan fraud

'Win-win': quick fix to stamp out AI-fuelled loan fraud

'Win-win': quick fix to stamp out AI-fuelled loan fraud

'Win-win': quick fix to stamp out AI-fuelled loan fraud

Allowing the tax office to share lenders' financial information with banks could help counter a surge in loan fraud fuelled by artificial intelligence.

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.

Public service to get AI guardrails for fairer system

Public service to get AI guardrails for fairer system

Public service to get AI guardrails for fairer system

Public service to get AI guardrails for fairer system

The use of artificial intelligence in the public service and federal agencies will be regulated under new rules to provide a transparent and fair service.

Trailblazing Indigenous leader honoured with electorate

Trailblazing Indigenous leader honoured with electorate

Trailblazing Indigenous leader honoured with electorate

Trailblazing Indigenous leader honoured with electorate

The Australian Electoral Commission is renaming the South Australian federal seat of Grey as O'Donoghue, in honour of an Indigenous rights advocate.

Asylum-seekers on Nauru face food, water shortages

Asylum-seekers on Nauru face food, water shortages

Asylum-seekers on Nauru face food, water shortages

Asylum-seekers on Nauru face food, water shortages

Asylum seekers in community detention in Nauru are struggling to access enough food and most are rarely about to afford fresh items, a report says.

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia is being encouraged to seize the moment and use the environment caused by the Iran war to help shape a key trading region.

PM grilled on AFL team, Garma snub in first Tiwi trip

PM grilled on AFL team, Garma snub in first Tiwi trip

PM grilled on AFL team, Garma snub in first Tiwi trip

PM grilled on AFL team, Garma snub in first Tiwi trip

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision not to attend a major Indigenous festival during a historic maiden trip to the Tiwi Islands as prime minister.

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New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.

Energy red tape could 'stall AI data centre boom'

Australia can rekindle the strong productivity growth of previous decades if it speeds up the adoption of AI, tech giant Anthropic says.

Heat on Hanson for 'insane' trans, migration comments

Backlash is growing over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments on transgender rights and migration during her address at a poorly attended London event.

Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate

A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.

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Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates

Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.

Aussie farmers and the new ballad of the virtual drover

After centuries of moving stock around on horseback or motorbike, farmers across much of Australia can now opt to use an app to manage their herds.

Traditional owners call for Pine Gap spy base shutdown

Traditional owners of the land beneath Pine Gap are calling for the secretive US-Australian spy base to close

Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid

A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.

More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report

Greater action is being urged to tackle discrimination at its roots, as the federal government responds to a long-awaited report into Islamophobia.

Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil

Australia’s fuel reserves have hit all-time highs as the Iran conflict roils global oil markets, helping keep unleaded around $1.76 a litre in capital cities.

'Promoting misogyny' as four women and girls killed

With four women and girls killed in the past week, an expert says headlines that dehumanise victims are one of the drivers of gender-based violence.

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