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Scam Prevention Bill Sparks Debate Over Delays, Effectiveness
Opposition criticised the government for rushing consultation resulting in a complex, unclear framework that disadvantages consumers.
An Assault on the Internet: US Professor Visits Australia to Warn Against Misinformation Bill
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
Bunnings Found to Breach Customer Privacy With Widespread Use of Facial Recognition Tech
Hundreds of thousands of customers of Bunnings, Australia’s dominant hardware retailer, were scanned without their knowledge.
Labor to Mandate Cash Option for Buying Essentials
The opposition has called for clarity regarding what ‘essential’ items will come under the proposed law.
Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators
The legislation has been described as ‘dangerous’ by the Opposition.
Only 2-3 Percent of Australians Can Spot Misinformation: Peak Media Body
A survey of 2,000 Australians revealed most people could not tell whether a piece of information was misinformation.
Professor Warns ‘Fact-Checkers’ Sometimes Lack the Right Expertise to Judge Content
The Australian Parliament is conducting hearings into its contentious Misinformation Bill that has already passed the country’s lower house.
States, Territories Back Proposed Law to Ban Under 16s From Social Media Access
Australia is moving fast to limit the amount of exposure young people have to social media.
Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
Children Under 16 Face Ban From Social Media Under New Australian Bill
The bill follows a months-long discussion on how a ban would work.
1 Cyber Attack Every 6 Minutes: Incidents Surge 23 Percent in 2024
Experts stress the need to bridge the trust gap and enhance national cyber resilience.
Christian Lobby Warns Misinformation Bill Could Hinder the Development of Knowledge
‘[It’s wrong] to provide wide capacities to suppress information and then to provide carve-outs for areas that are regarded as legitimate,’ said the ACL.
New Code Released to Protect Children from Pornographic Sites, Uncertainty Over How It Will Work
A new code aimed at restricting underage access to porn and gambling sites will be submitted for approval but there’s no indication of how it'll be implemented.
High-Risk AI Applications Could Face Bans Under Potential Law Reforms
The government is considering introducing risk categories for AI applications, some of which would then be banned.
Critics Warn New Bill Will Create 2-Tiers of ‘Misinformation’ Scrutiny
Australia’s Senate Committee is examining the impacts of a potential Misinformation Bill.
AI-Powered Mobile Phone Detection Cameras Lead to 2,500 Fines in SA
Some drivers were detected five or six times.
Joint Summit to Explore Social Media Restrictions, Age Limits
Premiers of NSW and SA will join leaders from around the nation in discussing plans to ban kids from social media in Australia.
Labor Moves to Block NBN Privatisation, Opposition Says Service Not Competitive
The opposition has said the move may be aimed at shifting focus away from the prime minister’s comments about Tourette’s syndrome.
Top Australian Car Brands Storing Data, Voice, and Video Information
Seven out of 10 of Australia’s most-sold car brands are storing driver data at various levels, with some data being used for AI creation.
