Technology
10 legal issues facing Australian business owners and the importance of professional legal advice
25 December
Running a business in 2025 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]
Common scams and strategies for protecting your small business
18 December
Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. The federal government’s Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new...[Read More]
Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online
18 December
Australia won’t know until Christmas how many children have sidestepped a social media ban for under 16s. The nation has become the first to introduce age restrictions for 10 social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and...[Read More]
Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge
17 December
Reddit should not be considered social media, the app’s management argues, as it fights Australia’s world-leading ban for under 16s. The company has filed a challenge in the High Court hoping to repeal the legislation, claiming the age limit is...[Read More]
‘Difficult period’ ahead as kids banned from socials
11 December
Adjusting to life without social media will be challenging for millions of young Australians, the prime minister has warned, as world-first laws barring children from apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok take effect. All Australians aged under...[Read More]
AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice
11 December
Christmas shopping could be a task performed by artificial intelligence bots in future, armed with a consumer’s credit card, specific instructions and permission to add goods to carts across the internet. One in three Australians is willing to put...[Read More]
In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details
11 December
Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital...[Read More]
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
3 December
Teenagers are still waiting to be advised from some tech giants about what they’ll need to do when a world-leading under-16 social media ban comes into effect. Australia’s eSafety commissioner regrets some companies haven’t already put out...[Read More]
Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google
3 December
Internet giant Google will be forced to pay a $55 million fine for signing anti-competitive deals with the nation’s two largest telcos that banned the pre-installation of competing search engines on smartphones. Federal Court Justice Mark...[Read More]
Australia’s social media ban facing court challenge
26 November
Australia’s social media ban for children under the age of 16 is facing a High Court challenge. The world-leading restrictions kick in on December 10, with children set to be booted from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and...[Read More]
‘I own my face’: AI deepfake victims may be able to sue
26 November
Victims of artificial intelligence deepfakes may be able to sue if their face or voice are stolen without their consent under proposed laws. Independent senator David Pocock is introducing a bill to federal parliament and says the government has not...[Read More]
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
20 November
Artificial intelligence will result in fewer jobs in the short term, but workers in some occupations may benefit from increased demand for their skills, employers predict. Despite considerable debate about the extent of disruption AI is likely to...[Read More]
Creatives celebrate copyright protection from AI mining
29 October
Artists welcome Labor’s decision to rule out copyright law changes that would have allowed tech giants to mine creative works to train artificial intelligence. The exemption, which was floated by the Productivity Commission in August, would have...[Read More]
Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee
1 October
Australians need a social media referee to reinstate accounts unfairly shut down by artificial intelligence bots, a regulator warns following hundreds of complaints. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman joined the call for a powerful online...[Read More]