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Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

A draft proposal to make gambling companies more accountable for harm through a duty of care is being considered by a federal minister.

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'Game-changing' anti-scam laws to protect consumers

Scam victims will have clearer paths to compensation if businesses do not shore up their defences after scam prevention measures were enshrined in law.

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Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Live losses displayed in betting apps has been proposed as a measure to help punters track how much they're in the red to prevent excessive spending.

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Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

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Review puts tech giants on notice over online safety

Tech giants that fail to protect Australians from harm would face massive fines under a review of online safety laws, which is set to be publicly released.

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Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

A major federal funding initiative is designed to bolster public-interest journalism, with support for newswire AAP, local outlets and Indigenous media.

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3 High-Dividend Telecom Stocks for Reliable Income

The telecom industry’s long-term growth is fueled by strong consumer demand for high-speed networks, the proliferation of 5G technology, and rapid technological advances. Therefore, investors might consider adding telecom stocks, T-Mobile US (TMUS), Verizon Communications (VZ), and AT&T (T), for dividend-rich opportunities and reliable income. Read more….

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Australia plans to tax tech giants if they fail to pay news outlets

Firms like Meta face tax if they don’t pay for news driving traffic to their sites, depriving media firms of revenue.

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Next step in Australia's social media ban for kids

All eyes are on Australia after the nation passed world leading laws to ban children younger than 16 from social media, with global coverage of the reform.

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Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

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Australia Ditches Plans To Fine Tech Giants For Misinformation

Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said.

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3 Telecom Stocks Offering Stable Dividends and Growth

The telecom industry is evolving rapidly, offering income stability and 5G-driven expansion. Therefore, investors might consider adding telecom stocks, T-Mobile US (TMUS), AT&T (T), and Verizon Communications (VZ), for dividend-rich opportunities and promising growth potential. Read more….

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Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban

Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.

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3 Dividend Powerhouses Yielding Over 3% to Consider

Dividend stocks are attractive for their steady income, stability, and growth potential, especially amid low interest rates and economic uncertainties. Against this backdrop, income-seeking investors may want to consider high-dividend stocks yielding over 3%, such as AbbVie (ABBV), Coca-Cola (KO), and AT&T (T). Keep reading.

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Snapchat Claims It’s A Messenger Service To Be Exempt From U16 Social Media Ban

"Snapchat under the Online Safety Act, depending on how it’s defined, could fall within that definition [of a messaging service],” Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said.

AAP

Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages

The communications watchdog has handed down new rules for what telcos will need to tell customers if they experience a widespread outage.

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Government to impose ‘duty of care’ on digital platforms: Communiations Minister Rowland

The Albanese government will develop and legislate a “Digital Duty of Care” to place the onus on platforms to keep people safe and better prevent online harms, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has announced.

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Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

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Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.

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Albanese must not rush social media ban, human rights commissioner says

Ms Finlay criticised a 'piecemeal' approach to online reforms.

AAP

Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment

A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.

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Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands

The Albanese government on Wednesday will introduce legislation to ensure the NBN remains in government ownership.

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3 Top-Rated Telecom Stocks to Buy for 5G Growth

The telecom industry is on the verge of massive growth, fueled by the rapid expansion of 5G technology. Thus, investors looking to capitalize on this trend could consider investing in telecom giants, such as T-Mobile US (TMUS), Verizon Communications (VZ), and AT&T (T), which are well-positioned to ride the 5G…

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Social media ban going ahead despite Meta restrictions

A ban on social media for young people is still needed despite Instagram rolling out new safety features, according to Michelle Rowland.

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Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.

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