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Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

Review puts tech giants on notice over online safety

Review puts tech giants on notice over online safety

Tech giants that fail to protect Australians from harm would face massive fines under a review of online safety laws, which is set to be publicly released.

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

A major federal funding initiative is designed to bolster public-interest journalism, with support for newswire AAP, local outlets and Indigenous media.

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Australia plans to tax tech giants if they fail to pay news outlets

Firms like Meta face tax if they don’t pay for news driving traffic to their sites, depriving media firms of revenue.

Next step in Australia's social media ban for kids

All eyes are on Australia after the nation passed world leading laws to ban children younger than 16 from social media, with global coverage of the reform.

Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

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Australia Ditches Plans To Fine Tech Giants For Misinformation

Australia Ditches Plans To Fine Tech Giants For Misinformation

Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said.

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3 Telecom Stocks Offering Stable Dividends and Growth

3 Telecom Stocks Offering Stable Dividends and Growth

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Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban

Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban

Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.

3 Dividend Powerhouses Yielding Over 3% to Consider

3 Dividend Powerhouses Yielding Over 3% to Consider

Dividend stocks are attractive for their steady income, stability, and growth potential, especially amid low interest rates and economic uncertainties. Against this backdrop, income-seeking investors may want to consider high-dividend stocks yielding over 3%, such as AbbVie (ABBV), Coca-Cola (KO), and AT&T (T). Keep reading.

Snapchat Claims It’s A Messenger Service To Be Exempt From U16 Social Media Ban

Snapchat Claims It’s A Messenger Service To Be Exempt From U16 Social Media Ban

"Snapchat under the Online Safety Act, depending on how it’s defined, could fall within that definition [of a messaging service],” Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said.

Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages

Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages

The communications watchdog has handed down new rules for what telcos will need to tell customers if they experience a widespread outage.

Government to impose ‘duty of care’ on digital platforms: Communiations Minister Rowland

Government to impose ‘duty of care’ on digital platforms: Communiations Minister Rowland

The Albanese government will develop and legislate a “Digital Duty of Care” to place the onus on platforms to keep people safe and better prevent online harms, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has announced.

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Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.

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Albanese must not rush social media ban, human rights commissioner says

Ms Finlay criticised a 'piecemeal' approach to online reforms.

Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment

A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.

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Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands

The Albanese government on Wednesday will introduce legislation to ensure the NBN remains in government ownership.

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Social media ban going ahead despite Meta restrictions

A ban on social media for young people is still needed despite Instagram rolling out new safety features, according to Michelle Rowland.

Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.

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