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Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products

Consumer group makes ‘super’ complaint to ACCC after investigation found dangerous items on platforms including eBay, Amazon and AliExpress

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Australian BTS fans blast Ticketmaster’s ‘predatory’ tactic of hiding price until tickets go on sale

Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’

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FED:Fears rogue AI could lead to ultimate demise of humans

One of Labor's top economic minds has warned of a one-in-six chance of humans being wiped out in the next century, with AI or a pandemic the top risks.

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Fears rogue AI could lead to ultimate demise of humans

One of Labor's top economic minds has warned of a one-in-six chance of humans being wiped out in the next century, with AI or a pandemic the top risks.

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Shoppers could pay more after Coles misconduct ruling

Supermarket prices could stay higher for longer following a ruling that Coles misled its customers with non-genuine discounts, according to one retail expert.

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Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.

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'Unfair' subscription traps to be banned in new rules

Trapping consumers into subscriptions and tricking buyers with lower advertised prices are the practices that will be banned under tough rules.

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AI could devalue your degree, federal government warns

AI could make soft skills like judgment more important for workers than traditional university degrees, assistant minister Andrew Leigh will say in a speech.

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Andrew Leigh maps the drivers of history’s big breakthroughs — and why they still matter

Innovation is one of the most celebrated yet misunderstood ideas of our time. It is invoked in policy speeches, corporate strategy decks and university mission statements. But strip away the buzzword and what remains?

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The capsicum paradox: new Australian supermarket pricing a ‘massive transparency fail’ for customers

Exclusive: Comparison of online ‘per each’ price of 15 fruits and vegetables against price per kilogram found ‘completely arbitrary’ price variations

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No more call to cancel: the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’

It often seems like a great idea at the time. There’s a streaming service, paywalled news site or premium version of an app you want to try, offering a “no strings attached” free trial.

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Crackdown nears on 'dark patterns' exploiting consumers

The government has revealed a timeline for new protections to shield consumers from dodgy business practices.

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Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

A free resource will collate the latest research on gender equality and translate it into practical actions for businesses, governments, teachers and leaders.

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90 years of Monopoly: how the ‘new craze’ morphed from socialist critique to capitalist dream

Monopoly is the best-selling licensed board game of all time, popular since its 1935 release when “the new craze” swept the world.

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Afternoon Update: Hume’s Nationals joke prompts sharp rebuke; Kiss cofounder dies at 74; and night owls v early birds

Liberal senator’s office clarified she was teasing her colleagues and not regional Australia more generally

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Who owns that company? Find out in 2028 for just $207m

A new searchable company register list will allow the public to discover which people and firms own Australian companies.

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Data missing on two of nation’s ‘biggest issues’ as Australian Bureau of Statistics fumbles key survey

Economics expert criticises last-minute cancellation of report that would shed light on cost-of-living and housing crises

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Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

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Tech giant's tips for Australia to catch the AI wave

Industry darling OpenAI has released an economic blueprint for Australia to capitalise on AI as concerns are raised the tech could destroy entry-level jobs.

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Hope for home owners as inflation hits four-year low

Expectations are growing interest rates will be cut again soon as the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of inflation falls to its lowest level in years.

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Australia slides down economic competitiveness rankings

Poor productivity is hobbling Australia's efforts to attract global talent, as the federal government details its plans to get the country building again.

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Is regulation really to blame for the housing affordability crisis?

The Albanese government has a new mantra to describe the housing crisis, which is showing no signs of abating: homes have simply become “too hard to build” in Australia.

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Can a book help the left rebuild the good life? Ezra Klein’s Abundance is the talk of Washington – and Canberra

Many observing the economic chaos, cruelty and climate vandalism emanating from United States President Donald Trump are hoping the Democrats can clip his wings at the November 2026 mid-term elections. What does the left need to do differently? Some see the ideas in a bestselling new book as a path…

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How red tape removal became a progressive rallying cry

Decades of creeping over-regulation are holding back the housing, infrastructure and research Australia needs, a federal Labor MP says.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on more productive work in the age of AI

Australia’s productivity performance has stagnated for years, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared addressing this is a second term priority.

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