- November 21st, 2024
Australian authorities expressed serious concern over the rising number of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, with state-sponsored actors and sophisticated cybercriminals ramping up their operations. A report from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) revealed that more than 11% of cybersecurity incidents...
In a landmark privacy case, Wesfarmers-owned Bunnings, Australia's largest home improvement retailer, has come under scrutiny for breaching the privacy of thousands of customers. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) revealed that Bunnings used facial recognition technology without...
Caroline Kennedy, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Australia and a prominent member of the Kennedy family, has openly criticized her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), for his controversial views on vaccines. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra...
Australia’s parliament on Monday censured independent senator Lidia Thorpe after she publicly heckled King Charles III during his October visit to Canberra, reigniting a fierce debate about the monarchy’s role in modern Australia and the colonial legacy of European settlement....
Alan Jones, an influential figure in Australian media and sports, was arrested on Monday morning at his luxury Sydney Harbour apartment following allegations of "sexual touching offences" spanning nearly two decades, from 2001 to 2019. The arrest, carried out by...
The Australian government is taking bold steps to protect children from the potential harms of social media. A new proposal aims to restrict access to platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for those under 16, sparking a heated debate...
The Australian government has announced an impending ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, marking a significant policy shift in online safety regulations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, speaking in a press conference Thursday, unveiled the...
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in digital services, the latest advancements by Google and Meta have raised significant concerns among legal experts. These companies are now utilizing AI to generate summaries from user comments and reviews, aiming to...
Political donations from the gambling industry to major Australian parties have skyrocketed by over 600% in the past decade, with new analysis spotlighting a growing financial influence as debate intensifies over a potential ban on gambling advertising. The data, recently...
Australia’s care industry, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has put forth a proposal to the Fair Work Commission requesting that sleepover shifts in the care industry be classified as breaks rather than working hours. If accepted, the move could...
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