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A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
'Mansplaining' ad removed
An advertisement has been removed from a future university building in Adelaide after being labelled sexist.
Big firms scrapping banned deals
Macquarie has joined a growing list of institutions to ban “grandfathered” sales commissions for advisers.
Jail term for Perth worker
A former City of Perth employee has been handed a 22-month jail term for corruption and bribery.
Whistleblower case questioned
A high-profile lawyer has raised concerns about the Federal Government’s legal action against whistleblowers.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.
Union making legal moves
The CFMMEU is hoping to use the Fair Work Act to scrap conditions for the $2.8 billion Sydney Metro Project.
'Loot boxes' look like gambling
Gambling researchers say in-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, are a form of predatory monetisation ...
Comparison sites criticised
Australia’s chief energy policy adviser says energy comparison sites lack transparency, and could inflate prices.
PEXA responds to hack claims
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has been criticised for apparent data breaches.
Anti-cartel cases close to end
The ACCC has levelled a $15 million fine on Air New Zealand as part of a long string of anti-cartel cases.
ASIC told to consider licence pull
A banking expert says ASIC should be willing to cancel the operating licences of big banks.
Child redress scheme starts
The national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse is now open.
Committee critical of digital switch
A Senate committee has slammed government efforts at digital transformation.
Mayor stands by Mofo comments
Hobart’s Lord Mayor has been forced to defend his role after criticising a major money-maker for Tasmania.