People want control over when they share personal data via Internet of Things and data analytics.
Category: Law
Week of arrests, seizures net $680 million in drugs
This week has seen the discovery of over a tonne of precursor drugs and 92kg of cocaine in what authorities hope will be “disruptive” to the drug trade, but may just be an indicator of Australia’s drug problem.
Christopher Pyne’s gay marriage comments land him in hot water
Christopher Pyne’s comments about same-sex marriage have landed him in hot water.
Children’s eSafety Commissioner to look after all ages
The Children’s eSafety Commissioner will be renamed just the eSafety Commissioner, to “enhance online safety for all Australians”.
ASIC to collect its revenue direct from industry
The ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Bill 2017 and related bills have passed through the Senate.
Senior public official secretly employs sons after name changes and doctored CVs
Pretend reference checks and pay rises for the family.
Community feedback on NSW liquor licences reviewed
First review in nine years.
7-Eleven compensation claims hit $110m
Payouts better than fines, says Fels.
Penalty rate cuts won’t be fully implemented until 2020
Sunday penalty rates down to 150% by 2020.
Industry vs consumer in labelling laws review
Removing weight and volume markings from packaging.