ACCC recommends targeted rules for digital platforms
A five-year ACCC inquiry has found digital platforms needed to be subjected to targeted regulation to increase competitiveness and protect consumers.
Australian
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Scared renters in a state of despair and disrepair
More than two thirds of Australian renters do not ask for repairs to be done in the fear their rent would be increased.
A new national survey also found a third of
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Birmingham new Australian Banking Association CEO
Former Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will replace former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Banking Association
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New flights tipped to land $190 million for Queensland
Three new flight routes into Brisbane and the Gold Coast are expected to inject almost $190 million into Queensland’s visitor economy.
State Tourism Minister Andrew
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Multilingual AI chatbot developed for hospital EDs
A team of New South Wales researchers are developing a multilingual chatbot to use in hospital emergency departments.
UNSW Sydney academic researcher and emergency
Read more20 June 2025
Queensland business confidence back despite challenges
Despite profit and productivity concerns, Queensland businesses have reported the highest level of economic confidence in more than three years.
Business Chamber
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Queensland biotech innovation on world stage
A team of Queensland medical researchers are sharing 80 years of innovation at an international conference in the United States.
The QIMR Berghofer delegation, which
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Fairer energy plans … in 12 months’ time
Australian energy retailers have 12 months to ensure customer plans are fair, with new Government-mandated rules set to kick in on July 1 next year.
Energy and Climate
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Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund
An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef.
The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology
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Commercial fishing released from investment warning
A decade-long investment warning related to Queensland’s commercial fishing industry has been revoked.
State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the
Read more18 June 2025