Labor plans to legislate a yearly charge in the tens of millions of dollars on big social media platforms to fund journalism.
Facing a backlash,the bank has paused a move that would have led to about 50,000 extra customers charged for withdrawing cash from branches.
People who undergo genetic testing for medical purposes will never be obliged to share their results with insurers,and insurers will not be allowed to ask.
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles:confidantes,influencers,attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
The banks say it should be up to financial regulators to determine whether student debt gets special treatment in mortgage assessments.
After Elon Musk compared the take-down order to something from a communist regime,politicians have lined up to slam the owner of X for acting like he is above the law.
New data from the National Anti Scam-Centre shows older Australians are increasingly losing money through scams on Facebook and Instagram,while reported losses are declining from telephone and SMS scams.
Australians have lost millions to scams already this year,and the government has warned that criminals will be looking to exploit shoppers over Christmas and new year.
Sources close to the government said it was a “no-brainer” for super to be part of the mix for funding aged care as costs climb over the next decade.
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says all options are on the table when it comes to limiting the growing cost of super tax concessions.