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Expert views on including YouTube in social media ban

The Federal Government has confirmed video-sharing platform YouTube will be included in the upcoming social media ban for children aged 16 and under. In recent days, the

Government agencies lacking top-tier email security

Many of Australia’s government agencies are lacking adequate security on their email systems. An audit by cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint found 50

Cheapest new energy mix still wind, solar and battery

Wind and solar, backed by storage and transmission, remain the lowest-cost new electricity generation option, according to the CSIRO. The analysis was published by

Australia’s first Conserved Area in western Queensland

A property in Queensland’s Western Downs will become the first area of land in Australian to be conserved under a new environmental status. Weranga Scarps, a

Mathias Cormann to lead OECD until 2031

Australia’s longest serving Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has secured an extended term as OECD Secretary-General. OECD Ambassador for Mexico Sybel Galván Gómez

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly

Police and banks unite to target money mules

Australians who rent out their bank accounts to criminals are in the crosshairs of both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Banking Association (ABA). AFP

Ten-day window to shape seven years of work

Queensland visionaries have 10 days to throw their hat in the ring to design the centre-piece of the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open

AI links online payments to live streaming of child abuse

Artificial intelligence has been used to identify live streaming of child sexual abuse (CSA) by analysing online financial transactions. The new research, from the

Nuanced CGT reform would boost housing supply

Tweaks to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could facilitate the build of 130,000 extra homes over the next five years. A new McKell Institute discussion paper argues instead of

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