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'Tragic' childcare abuse shouldn't drive kneejerk shift

'Tragic' childcare abuse shouldn't drive kneejerk shift

Parents are questioning whether to send their children to preschool in the wake of horror abuse reports and trust in the sector is at a new low, advocates say.

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Australian drivers have broken car sales records but some vehicle types are proving significantly more popular than others.

Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches

Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches

Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches

Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches

More than $16 million in fines have been issued over spam message law breaches with the regulator putting companies on notice as it cracks down on the practice.

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Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.

Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches.

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Artificial intelligence should be used to improve the lives of customers instead of just making more money out of them, the corporate regulator tells bankers.

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Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Tech giants are warning Australia against introducing privacy rules that are "overly restrictive" for businesses working in cutting edge AI development.

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.

Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.

Share market operator probed after 'serious' failures

Share market operator probed after 'serious' failures

Share market operator probed after 'serious' failures

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.

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.

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Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.

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.

Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition

After budget airline Bonza collapsed early in 2024, Australia's remaining carriers have reaped their financial reward with impressive profits.

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

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No penalty for bookmaker that targeted problem gamblers

People on the gambling self-exclusion register were sent marketing messages by an online bookmaker, but it will not be penalised, the industry regulator says.

Election expected to drive confidence in electric cars

Australia's transition to low-emission vehicles could speed up after the election, experts say, fuelled by ongoing tax cuts and emission limits.

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.

Aussie invention may cut the cost of self-driving cars

A single camera powered by artificial intelligence software could help drive future autonomous cars, slashing thousands of dollars from their production cost.

Safety over politics: motoring groups call for change

Australia's peak motoring body will encourage its 9.5 million members to challenge federal election candidates on road safety, amid calls for more transparency.

Major super fund sued over tardy death benefit payouts

AustralianSuper is the latest major super fund to face legal action for allegedly failing to pay out benefits to families of dead members in a timely manner.

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