Australia Post hikes delivery companies’ fuel surcharge – as it happened
Australia Post increased its fuel surcharge for delivery companies to 12%, while the government addressed fuel shortages, gambling ad reform, and AI regulation.Summary
Australia Post significantly increased its fuel surcharge for delivery companies to 12%, impacting costs for businesses. The government responded to concerns over fuel shortages by dropping diesel standards to allow for increased imports and providing updates on fuel availability across states. Discussions continued regarding gambling ad reform, marking 1,000 days since the Murphy report's recommendations, with calls for government action. Additionally, the government announced measures to regulate AI chatbots and protect young users, alongside a new free trade agreement with the EU and industrial action by Victorian teachers. Concerns were also raised about the intersection of state actors and organized crime, prompting calls for a more proactive approach to security.
(Source：The Guardian)