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‘Social casino’ apps: the games exempt from Australia’s gambling laws – because no one can win
Players pay to play but can never cash out their winnings. Now pressure is building for virtual poker machines to be regulated as online betting
Ben Butler
16, Nov, 2022 @2:00 PM
‘Socially aware’ superannuation funds among those investing billions in gambling industry
Analysis reveals Australia’s biggest superannuation funds are investing huge volume of workers’ retirement savings in casinos and poker machines
Stephanie Convery and Ben Butler
14, Nov, 2022 @2:00 PM
NSW casino regulator defends decision not to revoke Star’s licence and instead issue $100m fine
The NSW Independent Casino Commission says taking away the licence would have meant thousands of employees out of work overnight
Ben Butler and Tamsin Rose
17, Oct, 2022 @9:34 AM
Police investigate looting of flood-affected Melbourne property – as it happened
This blog is now closed
Cait Kelly and Natasha May (earlier)
17, Oct, 2022 @7:47 AM
‘A remarkable turnaround’: Qantas is profitable again so why are management and workers still at war?
The airline remains locked in a battle with staff over pay, outsourced jobs, conditions and safety
Amy Remeikis and Ben Butler
13, Oct, 2022 @4:30 PM
Albanese government to crack down on payday lenders
Senate committee will consider laws to reform sector, including a cap on the proportion of household income lenders can take in repayments
Ben Butler
13, Oct, 2022 @4:30 PM
Alan Joyce predicts underlying profit of up to $1.3bn and denies Qantas has a morale problem
Chief executive says feedback from workers has been ‘a huge thank you to the management of Qantas for getting the company through the Covid period’
Ben Butler
13, Oct, 2022 @12:30 AM
Youpla collapse: ACCC warns funeral directors against ripping off victims
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says people should not reveal to funeral providers they are eligible for payments from government scheme
Ben Butler
12, Oct, 2022 @6:39 AM
Australia’s big four banks face shareholder ire over funding fossil fuels
Activist group Market Forces says continued funding of coal, oil and gas is incompatible with net zero commitments
Ben Butler
11, Oct, 2022 @1:55 AM
‘Walk away’: traditional owners defend Kakadu against a new push from uranium miners
The resurrection of the push to tap into Jabiluka has pitted the Mirarr people and Rio Tinto against investors who trumpet uranium’s green credentials
Ben Butler
08, Oct, 2022 @7:00 PM
Optus tells Victorians whose licences were exposed in data breach to register with roads body
Optus yet to give specific information about what to do next to those who used Queensland driver’s licences or a passport to sign up
Ben Butler
05, Oct, 2022 @7:13 AM
Asic sues Harvey Norman over ads for ‘interest-free’ purchases
Corporate regulator alleges consumers were misled as interest-free payments required signing up for credit card with fees
Ben Butler
04, Oct, 2022 @11:45 PM
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