Tax incentives and artificial intelligence lessons in schools could help ensure Australia doesn’t miss out on the benefits of the AI wave, according to the firm behind industry giant ChatGPT. For OpenAI chief economist Ronnie Chatterji, a visit to Australia to meet with business leaders, investors...
Trade unionists, business leaders and welfare advocates are among the confirmed guests for the federal government’s economic summit. August’s productivity roundtable will include ACTU secretary Sally McManus, Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black, Australian Council of Social Service head Cassandra Goldie along with productivity...
Sparkies may be the keystone occupation of Australia’s net zero transition but that hasn’t made landing an apprenticeship any easier. A shortage of trainers for classroom modules and few incentives for employers to bring on fresh recruits are ongoing hurdles for aspiring electricians. But there’s an additional...
Overcharging on medical bills and rorting the public health system is costing taxpayers up to $5000 a minute, adding up to billions being wasted yearly, the Health Service Union says. The union’s calculations are based on previous analyses, such as the government-commissioned Independent Review of Medicare...
A war of words has erupted over the carve-up of GST as one state condemns accusations it was awarded more to reimburse failed COVID-19 policies. Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki accused his southern counterparts of receiving $800 million out of the Sunshine State’s GST share to reimburse...
A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes “that can actually tow things” will greet thousands of attendees to Australia’s latest motor show. More than 100 electric and hybrid vehicles are on display at the Melbourne...
KNIFE LAWS AROUND THE COUNTRY: VICTORIA: * An interim ban on sales of machetes in the state was instituted in May after a surge in high-profile stabbings in shopping centres, including a security guard stabbed outside a Melbourne Woolworths * Penalties range from one year in prison for...
Extremely hot days are not friendly to man’s best friend. Days above 32C have been linked to a nearly 10 per cent spike in dog death risk, research suggests. Older animals, pets with existing health conditions and flat-faced breeds are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, but all...
Meta Platforms has had a legal win against a group of authors who argued that its use of their books without permission to train its artificial intelligence system infringed their copyrights. US District Judge Vince Chhabria, in San Francisco, said in his decision that the authors...