Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review
Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to
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Advocacy group salutes departing Shorten
Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has acknowledged the work of Federal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten,
Read more5 September 2024
Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses
A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year.
NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and
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BOM completes $866m, seven-year reboot
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has dropped the curtain on a seven-year, $866m program which overhauled its technology.
BOM CEO Andrew Johnson said the Bureau closed its
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Second M1 motors on as Connector takes shape
The $3 billion “Second M1” between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is taking shape with one million work hours clocked up on Stage 1.
The Coomera Connector, sometimes
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Social media giants called to reveal child stats
Social media companies have been ordered to provide information on how many children have signed up to their platforms in Australia.
Under expanded powers, Australia’s
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New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects
An interactive online tool will showcase the investment opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector.
The Federal Government this week launched the digital
Read more4 September 2024
New pharmacy business council members appointed
A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland.
The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland
Read more4 September 2024
It’s now illegal to ‘remain close’ to a crocodile
Crocs are off limits to Queenslanders, with new laws introduced this week to further limit human interaction with the prehistoric reptiles.
The State Government has now
Read more3 September 2024
Sextortion reports drop, but more still to do
Reports of sextortion have dropped for the first time, but still account for more than 90 monthly Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigations.
AFP Commander Human
Read more3 September 2024