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The financial services giant is taking new steps to manage its exposure as a tide of social media advice instructs Australians how to get around lenders’ risk controls.
The Albanese government is preparing to announce new details on enforcing its world-first teen social media ban amid uncertainty over which platforms will be covered.
The move, first mentioned by US President Donald Trump but confirmed by sources, would vastly expand the Australian-based mogul's influence over the internet.
The tech giant has reshuffled its lobbying team as it prepares to battle Australian tech reforms that threaten to ripple into markets around the world.
Media executives hoped the prime minister's US trip would test the waters on the news bargaining incentive. Signs suggest they may be left disappointed.
A stray Reddit post led Capital Brief to an ANZ scoop that grew much bigger. It's a reminder of how and where stories can snowball in today’s jittery job market.
Experts say the ANZ job cuts furore shows big employers can no longer ignore online forums like Reddit, and in fact should embrace them to detect early warning signs of deeper issues.
Major publishing deals struck with Google in 2021 are set to begin expiring from April next year. The Albanese government has told some executives it aims to finalise the policy by then.
The headcount expansion underscores a period of significant growth and investment by TikTok in its Australian operation over the decade since the app’s 2016 launch.
Communications Minister Anika Wells is expected to announce a decision to walk back promises to exempt YouTube from its social media age restrictions within the fortnight.
The short form video platform has canvassed prospective candidates to lead its local policy operation in Australia, as part of a wider reshuffle of its local leadership team.
Treasury has blocked access to Mulino’s briefing documents, citing their sensitive content and volume, as Labor prepares to restart key tech and super reforms.
The new assistant treasurer will come under heavy and immediate pressure from the tech and media industries over Labor's new levy on internet giants to fund journalism.
The online safety regulator has set out a timeline and called for expressions of interest in a looming consultation process over Labor’s social media age restrictions.
The short-form video platform recorded a revenue surge of 80% in 2024, as local advertisers remained unfazed amid ongoing US policy uncertainty.
In a letter to industry executives on Monday, a department official moved to highlight that Labor's controversial YouTube exemption has not yet been legislated.
While Albanese and Dutton have sat down with podcasters and social media influencers during the campaign, traditional media is still the main game in politics — for now, at least.
Social media creators are playing a strong role in the election. They say Labor has been more proactive than the Coalition in trying to reach their audiences.
