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Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.

Ethical investment fund lashed for 'backing polluters'

Ethical investment fund lashed for 'backing polluters'

Ethical investment fund lashed for 'backing polluters'

Ethical investment fund lashed for 'backing polluters'

An investment fund named after the Latin word for "trust" has been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator.

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches.

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Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Most Australians want to know how long they can expect expensive appliances to work and whether they can be repaired easily, a study shows.

Bourse operator told to shape up after risk failings

Bourse operator told to shape up after risk failings

The Reserve Bank has delivered a scathing assessment of governance and risk culture failings as part of an inquiry into Australia's stock exchange operator.

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

How safe are the roads you regularly travel? A free online tool ranks most major arterial roads out of five stars and its maker plans to expand it.

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.

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Why Australian AI regulation could be a legal patchwork

Why Australian AI regulation could be a legal patchwork

Why Australian AI regulation could be a legal patchwork

Why Australian AI regulation could be a legal patchwork

Artificial intelligence may not be governed by a single, dedicated law in Australia but experts say changes to several existing laws could offer protection.

Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs

Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs

Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs

Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs

A slim majority of workers believe the government can be trusted to regulate artificial intelligence and most think it will augment rather than replace jobs.

Crown slapped on knuckles for pokies rule breaches

Crown slapped on knuckles for pokies rule breaches

Crown slapped on knuckles for pokies rule breaches

Crown slapped on knuckles for pokies rule breaches

A state gambling watchdog has formally reprimanded Crown for breaching mandatory pokie pre-commitment requirements at one of its casinos.

Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones

Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones

Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones

Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones

Google engaged in anti-competitive behaviour when it asked telcos to install only its search engine on phones, Australia's competition watchdog says.

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.

Privacy commissioner sues Optus over data breach

Privacy commissioner sues Optus over data breach

Privacy commissioner sues Optus over data breach

Privacy commissioner sues Optus over data breach

Australia's information commissioner is suing Optus over a 2022 data breach that impacted millions and resulted in private data being published on the dark web.

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

With Australian business insolvencies at historically high levels, fintechs are looking to settle the problem of the nation's $115 billion in unpaid invoices.

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Australia's frustration with motor insurance grows

Australia's financial product watchdog continues to grapple with a mountain of complaints, with car insurance the leading cause of consumer consternation.

Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Claims about the future of renewable gas will be tested in Federal Court after the competition regulator launched its biggest greenwashing lawsuit to date.

Share market operator probed after 'serious' failures

The corporate regulator's concerns over critical market infrastructure has prompted a probe into Australia's stock exchange operator.

Australian shares hit record close as bank stocks surge

Banks and energy stocks have helped lift the local bourse to record highs, but continued growth will hinge on the outcome of US-China trade talks.

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RAMS franchisees hit back over Westpac 'blame shifting'

Franchisees in a Westpac subsidiary accused of misconduct have challenged the findings and the bank's resulting termination of agreements.

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

The consumer watchdog is calling on businesses to share data to combat financial scams, as the value of money lost to criminals soars.

Coles, Woolies debate number of fake discount products

Coles and Woolworths will bargain with the competition watchdog on a list of items used as court evidence over allegations of illusory discount schemes.

Aussie shares edge higher for sixth session of gains

The Australian share market has edged slightly higher after a quiet trading session with a relative lack of news capping market volatility.

Path cleared to faster compensation payouts for victims

An important decision by Australia's highest court means class actions can more easily be resolved, improving the speed of compensation to victims.

Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules

More than two-in-three Australians want restrictions on artificial intelligence technology, but the issue has not been raised in election campaigning.

Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages

Phone and internet users will be given more details when their services drop out under rules imposed on telecommunication providers.

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