Australian federal government
Coverage of Australian federal government in the Nexus archive.
- People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning
A national test of Australia's AusAlert emergency warning system will sound a ten-second siren on most phones despite state government reservations. People with secret 'safe phones' for personal safety are advised to turn off devices for 24 hours after the test. Eligible devices include specific iPhones, Apple Watches, and Android models.
- Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds
A government report in Australia found that women and university graduates are most at risk of job displacement by artificial intelligence, with telemarketers, advertising staff, and accountants being particularly vulnerable. Conversely, individuals with high levels of vocational training, such as tradespeople, face the least risk of AI-related job loss.
- Tech companies invoke possibility of Trump’s wrath in fight against Labor’s media laws
Tech companies are using Australia’s free trade agreement with the United States and threatening Trump administration retaliation to oppose a proposal requiring them to pay news companies. The law would force Meta, Google, and TikTok to negotiate commercial deals with Australian media outlets or face a 2.25% levy on local revenues.