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Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

As parliament prepares to stop people younger than 16 using social media, the government has been accused of trying to ram through the laws without scrutiny.

Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates

Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates

Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates

Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates

Legal experts and advocates have lambasted the government's proposed migration bill changes as "constitutionally unsound" and "misguided", at a Senate inquiry.

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

A lack of regional forensic services is forcing sexual assault victims to endure long, traumatic journeys to the city, a royal commission in SA has been told.

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Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services

Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services

Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.

Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Woolworths has cast itself as being in competition with cake shops and newsagents, while also showing the might of its construction arm.

Tired helicopter crews 'didn't want' to let team down

Tired helicopter crews 'didn't want' to let team down

A probe into a fatal Taipan army helicopter crash has been told aircrew didn't want to let their team down by pulling out of exercises when tired.

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.

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IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

A parliamentary inquiry into PFAS substances has heard almost 20 per cent of the chemicals in the regulator's inventory have not been fully assessed.

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

There is less competition at Australia's busiest airport than what the nation's consumer watchdog would like, as it supports reform of flight slots.

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

German discounter Aldi believes grocery competition is stronger in markets that aren't dominated by two major players, like Australia's duopoly.

Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting

Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting

Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting

Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting

The Queensland government has postponed plans to discuss the Path to Treaty process, ensuring a truth-telling and healing inquiry's future is in limbo.

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has taken aim at the veterans' affairs department after data showed compensation targets were being missed.

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Voice actor behind Healthy Harold has concerns about AI

Actors and writers warn artificial intelligence is getting better at replacing the work of humans, sounding the alarm at a parliamentary inquiry.

Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils

NSW has trailed other states in regulating e-scooters but recent council trials show the need for statewide consistency, an inquiry has been told.

'Understand' uni debt before knocking back home loan

Banks are being urged to "understand" a person's university debt when deciding on a home loan application, as people are struggling to obtain loans.

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.

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Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Millions of meals that are being dumped in landfill could instead end up on the plates of vulnerable Australians who need them, under proposed tax changes.

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.

Read null about it: privacy changes could bury news

Changes to Australian privacy laws could open an avenue for powerful people to shut down news coverage, a group has told a Senate inquiry.

Third baby death at hospital sparks new probe

A regional hospital has ruled out staffing issues being linked to another baby death at the facility as a probe is launched into the latest case.

Complex laws a barrier for DV survivors: legal group

Changes to family law will take domestic violence into account for decisions, but advocates say complexities will make it hard for survivors speaking out.

Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has hit The Star with a $15 million fine after a second probe revealed a series of breaches at its Sydney operation.

Supermarkets tight-lipped on Tim Tam price discrepancy

Australia's major supermarkets say their suppliers are being hit by inflation which is trickling through to prices at the checkout.

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