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Inquiry into economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians
This final report emphasizes the inadequacy of existing policy frameworks in addressing the systemic barriers that hinder First Nations economic empowerment. It highlights the need to shift from social welfare policies to strategic investments in First Nations wealth creation. The report makes 21 recommendations to enhance First Nations access to finance and capital, protect Indigenous...
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Select committee on adopting artificial intelligence (AI)
This final report provides an overview of the trends, opportunities, impacts and risks related to the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The report addresses economic, workforce, ethical and regulatory considerations, proposing mandatory guardrails for the use of AI in high-risk settings and stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in the adoption of...
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Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 [Provisions]
This report outlines proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021, specifically the introduction of a minimum age of 16 for social media use and the legislation of a Digital Duty of Care for digital platforms. The report calls for these changes to be implemented within 12 months, recommending engagement and consultation with young people...
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Impact of climate risk on insurance premiums and availability
An examination of the escalating crisis of insurance affordability and availability in the face of climate change, this report makes eight recommendations to increase government intervention, make insurance more transparent and reduce the risk faced by individuals and communities. Recommendations include abolishing taxes on insurance and the introduction of a fossil fuel levy to fund...
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Social media: the good, the bad, and the ugly
This report focusses on the impacts of social media and Australian society. It report addresses both the need for immediate action, and the need for a sustained digital reform agenda. The report puts Big Tech on notice, arguing social media companies are not immune from the need to have a social licence to operate. It...