Regulation
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones is set to reveal plans for an ex-ante regime in Sydney on Monday, targeting anti-competitive behaviour by tech giants, sources say.
The Albanese government's world-first plan to ban kids from social media is a risky political move that could also become a litigious nightmare.
It's shaping up as a chaotic week in the nation's capital as the Albanese government juggles multiple reforms that provide insight into its priorities ahead of the election.
Ministers were set to discuss measures this week, including the government's response to Meta and the future of the news media bargaining code, sources said.
It's not the first time Elon Musk has attacked the Albanese government over social media regulation. But now he has the backing of the world's most powerful man.
Lawyers expected Uber's initial win in its important payroll tax case dispute in New South Wales to face appeal and kickstart a longer legal dispute. Now, it has.
Labor’s misinformation bill faces defeat in the Senate, with crossbenchers opposing it over concerns about exemptions, regulatory flaws and vague definitions.
The cryptocurrency is booming again, but don't expect any support from Australia's top financial officials. "I don't understand it," says RBA governor Michele Bullock.
WiseTech Global is back in the news after shareholders launched a class action against the logistics software company.
Amazon’s David Zapolsky had a clear message for the Prime Minister and other policymakers on a recent visit from the US: when it comes to regulating Big Tech — tread carefully.
The Albanese government has a doctrine on regulating the online world: set the rules, and fine social media giants for not complying. That approach is facing backlash.
The world's richest person is in a long-running spat with Australia, and the US presidential election result has just handed him more power.
A year after unfair contract terms were made illegal, large law firms say they're still frustrated by a lack of clarity over how the rules should be applied.
Australia’s privacy chief says AI privacy laws are “clear cut". Lawyers speaking with Capital Brief say businesses are still confused.
Greenwashing allegations against Santos could pave the way for increased litigation over corporate net-zero plans if the energy giant loses its ongoing Federal Court case.
It’s not just politicians. Senior regulators with oversight of Qantas are also members of its exclusive Chairman’s Lounge.
As Australia’s government grapples with how to enforce AI rules, one of America’s original tech giants has warned that a new law or regulator could be counterproductive.
