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US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US-style laws targeting organised crime could be applied in Australia to deter union standover tactics on building sites, an inquiry into the CFMEU has heard.

AI inquiry prompts public for questions and answers

AI inquiry prompts public for questions and answers

AI inquiry prompts public for questions and answers

AI inquiry prompts public for questions and answers

Australians must help make crucial choices that will influence how AI shapes society, according to the nation’s first high-level inquiry into the technology.

Spin stunt violation theory in triple-fatal plane crash

Spin stunt violation theory in triple-fatal plane crash

Spin stunt violation theory in triple-fatal plane crash

Spin stunt violation theory in triple-fatal plane crash

An aircraft unapproved for intentional spinning was likely engaged in an unauthorised manoeuvre when it crashed, killing three men, an investigation has found.

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In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

A single complaint has stalled plans to recycle solar panels at a national level, with the federal government relying on a state government to lead the way.

Non-stop chicken emojis a union harassment tactic

Non-stop chicken emojis a union harassment tactic

A construction project manager was bombarded with chicken emojis in a union campaign that rendered his mobile phone useless, an inquiry has heard.

'Worst of both worlds': sparse support for gas changes

'Worst of both worlds': sparse support for gas changes

Labor's gas reservation has raised more questions than answers for industry groups pushing for numerous changes to limit overreach and to maintain investment.

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

The central question for a probe into a closed-shop grants round is who made the calls on $560 million of taxpayer funding for Labor election promises.

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AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

Worker's rights must be considered as part of the rollout of artificial intelligence, say experts fronting an inquiry into the emerging technology.

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

Families of the missing and presumed deceased have detailed heart-breaking alleged failures from police investigators at a public inquiry.

Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul

Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul

Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul

Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul

Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion will hold an additional hearing in relation to the Bondi massacre after concluding in August.

Naked principal, shared beds: religious school probed

Naked principal, shared beds: religious school probed

Naked principal, shared beds: religious school probed

Naked principal, shared beds: religious school probed

Teenagers at an insular church school regularly shared beds with teachers as conventional boundaries were broken, former students say.

Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected

Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected

Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected

Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected

An inquiry into the improper use of force by police against protesters decrying Israeli president Isaac Herzog will be live-streamed despite pushback.

Corruption charges linked to state's train service

Corruption charges linked to state's train service

Corruption charges linked to state's train service

Corruption charges linked to state's train service

A state corruption watchdog has brought charges against two people for allegedly rigging contracts and deliberately understaffing for financial gain.

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AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content

Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.

'Like a zombie movie': worker relives attack on digger

A witness has described masked union members as "like something out of a zombie movie" in a long-running inquiry that has heard evidence of a wild brawl.

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

Nation-first inquiry to probe impacts of AI 'genie'

Severe consequences and big opportunities are at stake as Australia's first major inquiry into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence begins.

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Norway probes Epstein links to politicians, diplomats

Norway has seen a major fallout over alleged connections between some of its politicians and diplomats to Jeffery Epstein, triggering police investigations.

Pledge to 'wreck' mayor aired at corruption hearing

A former councillor and rogue developer's lawyer admitted he planned to bring down a mayor, as a corruption inquiry probing Liberal Party figures concludes.

Plans to air building boss claims foiled by MP: ICAC

A state treasurer has told a corruption inquiry he was asked by a developer's lawyer to air damaging claims about the then-building watchdog in parliament.

'You are in on it': ICAC probes alleged $5m shakedown

Fake records about a purported $5 million bribe are alleged to have been cooked up by a fugitive developer's lawyer to smear a building tsar, a probe has heard.

Greyhound watchdog fronts probe over misconduct files

A dog-racing integrity boss has fronted a fiery inquiry over the submission to parliament of documents detailing serious misconduct allegations.

Former premier to front Big Build royal commission

A recently deposed premier will be called to give evidence at a royal commission into alleged corruption on taxpayer-funded building sites.

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Local councils have called for state and federal governments to crack down on data centre developments, as potential residential land is snapped up.

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