Technology

New ESG report shows strong progress on sustainability, tenant wellbeing

Commsadmin

August 9, 2025

Australia’s latest ESG review shows community housing groups have improved environmental, social and governance performance. The review, released today by…

Click to Cancel: Campaign calls for crackdown on hidden subscription charges

Commsadmin

August 9, 2025

WA Senator Fatima Payman has launched a national campaign to crack down on subscription traps and save Australians billions on…

Report calls for national cyber contingency planning beyond technical fixes

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August 9, 2025

Leading Australian cyber policy researchers are urging faster, broader reforms after the government acknowledged on 1 June 2025 the risk…

Government moves to protect kids online with expanded social media restrictions

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

The Albanese Government is adding YouTube to its world-first under-16 social media laws, aiming to better protect Aussie kids and…

ACCAN welcomes move to shield kids from harmful YouTube algorithms

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

ACCAN has welcomed the Government’s move to extend the under-16 social media ban to YouTube, calling it a win for…

ACMA warns four telcos over failure to support customers in financial hardship

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

ACMA has formally warned four telcos for breaching rules meant to protect customers facing difficulty with phone and internet bills….

SMEs risk falling behind without support for AI adoption, says CPA Australia

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

CPA Australia agrees with calls for caution on AI regulation but says the Productivity Commission missed a chance to push…

NBN Co signs deal to deliver city-quality broadband via Low Earth Orbit satellites

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

The Albanese Government is boosting connectivity, with new tech 600km above Australia set to deliver faster broadband to up to…

CPA Australia calls for stronger AI governance in public sector organisations

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

CPA Australia urges public sector organisations to adopt fit-for-purpose AI governance frameworks to ensure responsible use. A new report from…

NSW tackles digital skills shortage with alternative pathways pledge

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

More top employers and government agencies are embracing skills-based hiring to boost job access and help close NSW’s digital skills…

Deepfakes and voice cloning drive urgent cybersecurity overhaul in Australian enterprises

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

More Australian enterprises are adopting centralised, cloud-based cybersecurity strategies as AI-driven threats surge, says a new report from Information Services…

Creative workers demand urgent AI regulation amid fears of job losses and stolen work

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

Media, creative, and entertainment workers across Australia are urging the government to regulate AI over fears of stolen work and…

Imperfect you is better than impersonal AI

Ross Monaghan

August 3, 2025

Is the fear of making a mistake stronger than the fear of being bland and boring? Generative AI has many…

First Nations voices lead digital inclusion study in Western Sydney

Commsadmin

August 3, 2025

Digital inclusion is more than just having internet access—it’s a gateway to opportunity, connection, and cultural strength. A new report,…

ACCAN sentiment tracker explores access, affordability and digital inclusion

Commsadmin

August 3, 2025

Affordable, reliable internet is no longer a luxury—it’s a basic utility that underpins everything from education and employment to health…

Rajeev Peshawaria on ESG without impact: Why intent isn’t translating into real change

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

There’s no shortage of conversation around ESG—boardrooms are full of talk, frameworks, and glossy reports. But according to Rajeev Peshawaria,…

AI-generated abuse prompts urgent update to child protection messaging

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

The growing risks associated with artificial intelligence must be incorporated into age-appropriate sex education talks with kids, a leading child…

HR professionals turn to technology to solve recruitment and retention issues

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

As hiring and retention challenges grow, Capterra’s latest research shows how Aussie HR leaders use tech to reshape talent management…

Global legal body launches AI centre to guide in-house counsel

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

The Association of Corporate Counsel has launched the ACC AI Centre of Excellence to help in-house legal teams navigate the…

Organisations warned: Adapt to Sender ID rules or risk blocked messages

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is inviting feedback on updated rules for Australia’s SMS ID Register, set to…