Australian guilty of assault for cable-tying kids

Australian Sentenced in Assault Case Involving Cable-Restraint of Children

46-year-old Australian man Matej Radelic has been found guilty of two counts of aggravated common assault after using cable ties to restrain three children who had trespassed on his property and were found swimming in his backyard pool. The incident,...
Airline Industry

Australia’s Airline Industry: Urgent Need for Insolvency Protection

Australia has a turbulent history when it comes to domestic airlines. For decades, Australian travellers have faced the consequences of airlines collapsing, often with little to no financial recompense. The collapse of these airlines has left thousands of passengers stranded...
Australia Renewable Energy

Australia’s Electricity Workforce: Achieving 2030 Renewable Energy Targets

As Australia advances towards its ambitious 2030 renewable energy goals, the nation’s electricity workforce will need to double in size over the next five years. A new report, commissioned by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the RACE for...
Australia Housing

Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax Back in Focus Amid Australia’s Housing Crisis: Debate and Its Implications

As Australia faces a worsening housing crisis, two hot-button issues — negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) — have returned to the national agenda. With an election on the horizon, politicians are weighing these controversial tax concessions as potential...
Healthcare Sector

Australia: Battle Between Private Hospitals and Health Insurers: What’s at Stake?

In recent years, a growing standoff between private hospitals and health insurers has come to the forefront of Australia’s healthcare sector. At its heart is a disagreement over how much health insurers should pay hospitals for their services, a conflict...
Dental Care

A Toothless Health System: Why It’s Time to Bring Dental Care Into Medicare

When the forerunner of Medicare was established in the 1970s, dental care was conspicuously left out. Now, half a century later, Australians are still suffering the consequences. In an era where medical care is largely covered by the universal healthcare...
Australia

Australia’s National Newspoll: Another 50-50 Deadlock Amid Political Stalemate

Australia's political landscape continues to reflect deep divisions, with a national Newspoll conducted between September 16 and 20 showing a deadlock at 50-50 for the third consecutive time. The poll, based on a sample size of 1,249 voters, highlights the...
Web of Data Brokers

Unseen Web of Data Brokers, Telemarketers, and Scammers: Why Australia Needs Stronger Privacy Protections

In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of currency, companies wield significant power, collecting and sharing our personal information between brokers, telemarketers, and often with scammers. These businesses profit from the data they collect, while Australians...
Australia

47,500 Australians Found Work in August: A Testament to Economic Balance

In August, an extra 47,500 Australians entered the workforce, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. This development is more than just a numerical success; it represents a major achievement for both the Australian government and the Reserve Bank...
Clearview AI Australia

Australian Information Commissioner Drops Case Against Clearview AI: What This Means for Privacy in Age of Big Tech

The office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced this week that it would be taking no further action against the facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marks a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies globally,...
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