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More Aussie firms could be captured by emissions scheme

Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.

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Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme

Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.

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‘We’re coming’: police launch illegal tobacco crackdown

Federal agencies have launched a nationwide crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco, as more than 100 service stations are raided.

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Australia’s biggest polluters to face emissions review

Regulations that limit emissions from Australia's biggest polluters will come under scrutiny in a review that could reshape the scheme.

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Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times

Australian consumers are facing 'volatile' conditions, a regulator has warned, and may need stronger protections against harm.

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Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in

One state is prepared to charge ahead with a tax on electric vehicle drivers unless the federal government introduces a national scheme.

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Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Australia's richest export market could be at risk unless it takes urgent action to manufacture green steel on home soil, according to a study.

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Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom

Australia's growing number of large-scale data centres must be powered by renewable energy, groups say, or they risk raising power prices for all users.

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‘Deceiving’ AI tech to be expanded in Australia

Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.

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‘Don’t use the lights’: data centre boom sparks warning

Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.

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Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

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‘Take a breath’: Google tells Aussies to relax about AI

Workers need to stress less about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, Google's Australian managing director says, and adapt to the disruption.

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AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.

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‘I take accountability’: top advisory firm leader quits

The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.

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Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

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Rex board accused of knowing big loss about to take off

The corporate watchdog has taken a regional airline's former directors to court over allegations they misled investors about financial performance.

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Lenders told to ‘support customers’ facing hard times

Lenders must watch out for customers because the corporate regulator won't take a backward step as households face hardship, the outgoing ASIC chair will warn.

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Supermarket giants brace for ruling on ‘fake’ discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

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Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.

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Woolworths bumped price of baby food before ‘discount’

Woolworths sold baby food at a higher price for just three weeks before taking off 50 cents and marketing it as a price reduction, a court has been told.

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Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.

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Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes

Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.

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Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

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Popular car brand earns $24m debt under pollution rules

Some of the most popular car companies in Australia and a selection of luxury brands have failed to meet emissions targets in their first year of operation.

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Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

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Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.

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Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.

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The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

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CBA to repay $68m in fees to low-income customers

Following a report by ASIC, the Commonwealth Bank says it's repaying $68 million to low-income customers who incurred unusually high banking fees.

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‘Unconscionable’: major bank’s record fine bumped up

ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic ‍failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers ‌and thousands of customers.

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