Queensland regions keep ATO investigators busy
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received more than 10,000 tip-offs from Queenslanders last financial year, with the state’s regional centres topping the nation in
Read more14 October 2024Government
Commissioners urge criminal responsibility age rethink
Two National Commissioners have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years.
National
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Push to have speeding fines based on income
Traffic fines should be based on a person’s income to avoid low-income earners being more harshly penalised for the same offence.
A new report for the Australia
Read more14 October 2024
Kangaroo Point Bridge to open December 15
Brisbane’s newest river crossing will open on December 15, when the Kangaroo Point Bridge welcomes its first pedestrians.
A Brisbane City Council statement said,
Read more14 October 2024
Cyber Act to set minimum security standards for devices
Smart devices must meet minimum security standards and ransomware reporting will be mandated for some businesses under new laws proposed by the Federal
Read more14 October 2024
Call to channel Expo vibe to create 24/3 precincts
Recent moves to support Queensland’s night-time economy, should be the impetus to create 24/3 entertainment precincts in Brisbane in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic
Read more14 October 2024
$3 billion in student debt relief step closer
Legislation to cap the indexation of student debt in Australia has been passed by the House of Representatives in Federal Parliament.
Federal Education Minister Jason
Read more10 October 2024
Professor Kelly steps down as Australia’s CMO
The medical face of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly, is stepping down.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
Read more9 October 2024
Defence hits the mark with Indigenous Procurement
The Australian Department of Defence not only bears the burden of protecting our shores, it is also propping up one of the Federal Government’s major procurement
Read more9 October 2024
Is your car sharing your image and voice with others?
Most car makers capture and share Australian driver data with third-party companies, sparking a call for updated privacy laws.
Research by consumer advocacy group CHOICE
Read more9 October 2024