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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Big business says it will transform productivity. Unions say it will destroy jobs. Labor's in the middle
Big business and unions are on a collision course over Labor's plans to curb the use of artificial intelligence – a policy with potential to create another flashpoint with the Trump administration. The federal government has been mulling new laws or regulations to limit the potentially damaging effect of some automated tools, mirroring moves in Europe. The EU attracted the wrath of US Vice-President JD Vance, who said in February that 'excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative industry'. Australia's most influential corporate lobby group, the Business Council of Australia, is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to shun calls for heavier regulation stemming from the ethics debates surrounding advances such as OpenAI. The argument to avoid curbs puts the business lobby on the side of Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy, who said last week that AI presented immense economic opportunities and existing regulations should be favoured instead of new rules. But unions are pushing for federal regulations to protect workers, setting up a fresh contest on industrial relations in Labor's second term. BCA boss Bran Black wants schools to teach about AI in primary school and is arguing for large boosts to research in the sector to drive up Australia's sagging rate of productivity and material living standards. Australia must avoid EU-style laws which are too broad, according to Black, a former adviser to ex-NSW premier Dominic Perrottet. 'We should always start from the premise that the application and use of AI is overwhelmingly positive and will increase our collective prosperity,' Black told this masthead. The BCA is pointing to existing applications of AI to prove its potential as an economic boon, including Commonwealth Bank using machines to read documents, BHP using the technology to manage resources and save water, and Salesforce addressing 84 per cent of customer inquiries without human involvement.
The Age
4 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Big business says it will transform productivity. Unions say it will destroy jobs. Labor's in the middle
Big business and unions are on a collision course over Labor's plans to curb the use of artificial intelligence – a policy with potential to create another flashpoint with the Trump administration. The federal government has been mulling new laws or regulations to limit the potentially damaging effect of some automated tools, mirroring moves in Europe. The EU attracted the wrath of US Vice-President JD Vance, who said in February that 'excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative industry'. Australia's most influential corporate lobby group, the Business Council of Australia, is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to shun calls for heavier regulation stemming from the ethics debates surrounding advances such as OpenAI. The argument to avoid curbs puts the business lobby on the side of Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy, who said last week that AI presented immense economic opportunities and existing regulations should be favoured instead of new rules. But unions are pushing for federal regulations to protect workers, setting up a fresh contest on industrial relations in Labor's second term. BCA boss Bran Black wants schools to teach about AI in primary school and is arguing for large boosts to research in the sector to drive up Australia's sagging rate of productivity and material living standards. Australia must avoid EU-style laws which are too broad, according to Black, a former adviser to ex-NSW premier Dominic Perrottet. 'We should always start from the premise that the application and use of AI is overwhelmingly positive and will increase our collective prosperity,' Black told this masthead. The BCA is pointing to existing applications of AI to prove its potential as an economic boon, including Commonwealth Bank using machines to read documents, BHP using the technology to manage resources and save water, and Salesforce addressing 84 per cent of customer inquiries without human involvement.
7NEWS
19-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
NSW Blues break Brad Fittler's ‘no special treatment' rule on day one for Latrell Mitchell and Spencer Leniu
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has leaped to the defence of Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney star was one of two players who declined to conduct interviews at the Blues' open media day. In a major break from the precedent set by ex-NSW coach Brad Fittler, Mitchell and Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu were off limits on Monday after the Blues assembled in camp in Sydney. Fittler insisted no player was given special treatment, and lived by the mantra that if players couldn't handle questions from the press pack then they wouldn't be able to deal with the rigours of State of Origin. The Fittler approach was largely embraced by Michael Maguire for last year's series, despite the ex-Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers coach having had his fair share of challenges with the press. But that open access approach appears to have fallen by the wayside under returning Blues coach Laurie Daley, with Mitchell and Leniu unavailable to discuss NSW's fortunes ahead of the May 28 series opener in Brisbane. 'At the end of the day, all of us as NSW fans and players, we want Latrell to be at his best come Wednesday night,' Cleary said. 'If that's what he needs to do, that's what he needs to do.' Blues forward Angus Crichton added: 'If that's what helps him be at his best then I'm all for it. 'He (Mitchell) has probably had enough stories written about him and good and bad, and I think if that's how he sees himself playing his best footy then I'm all for it.' Mitchell has been on a self-imposed media ban since being photographed with white powder in a hotel room in Dubbo last year. Even in games where he has been captain or where he has produced match-winning plays for the Rabbitohs, the 27-year-old has been off limits and Souths have sent other players to accompany coach Wayne Bennett at their post-match press conferences. The NSWRL said Mitchell's media ban was a matter for the NRL, who oversee the game's media guidelines, and South Sydney. Mitchell sat alone in the NSWRL gym scrolling through his phone while most of his teammates conducted interviews on Monday. Leniu, meanwhile, kept a similarly low profile. The Roosters prop has not spoken publicly since his heated run-in with Queensland legend turned commentator Johnathan Thurston, who is part of Billy Slater's Maroons coaching staff. Leniu unloaded on Thurston last month following a Roosters' win over Brisbane. The Samoan international is believed to have taken issue with comments Thurston made when Leniu was suspended for racially abusing Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam last season.
The Advertiser
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Why NSW fans won't be hearing from Latrell Mitchell
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has leaped to the defence of Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney star was one of two players who declined to conduct interviews at the Blues' open media day. In a major break from the precedent set by ex-NSW coach Brad Fittler, Mitchell and Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu were off limits on Monday after the Blues assembled in camp in Sydney. Fittler insisted no player was given special treatment, and lived by the mantra that if players couldn't handle questions from the press pack then they wouldn't be able to deal with the rigours of State of Origin. The Fittler approach was largely embraced by Michael Maguire for last year's series, despite the ex-Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers coach having had his fair share of challenges with the press. But that open access approach appears to have fallen by the wayside under returning Blues coach Laurie Daley, with Mitchell and Leniu unavailable to discuss NSW's fortunes ahead of the May 28 series opener in Brisbane. "At the end of the day, all of us as NSW fans and players, we want Latrell to be at his best come Wednesday night," Cleary said. "If that's what he needs to do, that's what he needs to do." Blues forward Angus Crichton added: "If that's what helps him be at his best then I'm all for it. "He (Mitchell) has probably had enough stories written about him and good and bad, and I think if that's how he sees himself playing his best footy then I'm all for it." Mitchell has been on a self-imposed media ban since being photographed with white powder in a hotel room in Dubbo last year. Even in games where he has been captain or where he has produced match-winning plays for the Rabbitohs, the 27-year-old has been off limits and Souths have sent other players to accompany coach Wayne Bennett at their post-match press conferences. The NSWRL said Mitchell's media ban was a matter for the NRL, who oversee the game's media guidelines, and South Sydney. Mitchell sat alone in the NSWRL gym scrolling through his phone while most of his teammates conducted interviews on Monday. Leniu, meanwhile, kept a similarly low profile. The Roosters prop has not spoken publicly since his heated run-in with Queensland legend turned Nine Network commentator Johnathan Thurston, who is part of Billy Slater's Maroons coaching staff. Leniu unloaded on Thurston last month following a Roosters' win over Brisbane. The Samoan international is believed to have taken issue with comments Thurston made when Leniu was suspended for racially abusing Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam last season. NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has leaped to the defence of Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney star was one of two players who declined to conduct interviews at the Blues' open media day. In a major break from the precedent set by ex-NSW coach Brad Fittler, Mitchell and Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu were off limits on Monday after the Blues assembled in camp in Sydney. Fittler insisted no player was given special treatment, and lived by the mantra that if players couldn't handle questions from the press pack then they wouldn't be able to deal with the rigours of State of Origin. The Fittler approach was largely embraced by Michael Maguire for last year's series, despite the ex-Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers coach having had his fair share of challenges with the press. But that open access approach appears to have fallen by the wayside under returning Blues coach Laurie Daley, with Mitchell and Leniu unavailable to discuss NSW's fortunes ahead of the May 28 series opener in Brisbane. "At the end of the day, all of us as NSW fans and players, we want Latrell to be at his best come Wednesday night," Cleary said. "If that's what he needs to do, that's what he needs to do." Blues forward Angus Crichton added: "If that's what helps him be at his best then I'm all for it. "He (Mitchell) has probably had enough stories written about him and good and bad, and I think if that's how he sees himself playing his best footy then I'm all for it." Mitchell has been on a self-imposed media ban since being photographed with white powder in a hotel room in Dubbo last year. Even in games where he has been captain or where he has produced match-winning plays for the Rabbitohs, the 27-year-old has been off limits and Souths have sent other players to accompany coach Wayne Bennett at their post-match press conferences. The NSWRL said Mitchell's media ban was a matter for the NRL, who oversee the game's media guidelines, and South Sydney. Mitchell sat alone in the NSWRL gym scrolling through his phone while most of his teammates conducted interviews on Monday. Leniu, meanwhile, kept a similarly low profile. The Roosters prop has not spoken publicly since his heated run-in with Queensland legend turned Nine Network commentator Johnathan Thurston, who is part of Billy Slater's Maroons coaching staff. Leniu unloaded on Thurston last month following a Roosters' win over Brisbane. The Samoan international is believed to have taken issue with comments Thurston made when Leniu was suspended for racially abusing Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam last season. NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has leaped to the defence of Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney star was one of two players who declined to conduct interviews at the Blues' open media day. In a major break from the precedent set by ex-NSW coach Brad Fittler, Mitchell and Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu were off limits on Monday after the Blues assembled in camp in Sydney. Fittler insisted no player was given special treatment, and lived by the mantra that if players couldn't handle questions from the press pack then they wouldn't be able to deal with the rigours of State of Origin. The Fittler approach was largely embraced by Michael Maguire for last year's series, despite the ex-Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers coach having had his fair share of challenges with the press. But that open access approach appears to have fallen by the wayside under returning Blues coach Laurie Daley, with Mitchell and Leniu unavailable to discuss NSW's fortunes ahead of the May 28 series opener in Brisbane. "At the end of the day, all of us as NSW fans and players, we want Latrell to be at his best come Wednesday night," Cleary said. "If that's what he needs to do, that's what he needs to do." Blues forward Angus Crichton added: "If that's what helps him be at his best then I'm all for it. "He (Mitchell) has probably had enough stories written about him and good and bad, and I think if that's how he sees himself playing his best footy then I'm all for it." Mitchell has been on a self-imposed media ban since being photographed with white powder in a hotel room in Dubbo last year. Even in games where he has been captain or where he has produced match-winning plays for the Rabbitohs, the 27-year-old has been off limits and Souths have sent other players to accompany coach Wayne Bennett at their post-match press conferences. The NSWRL said Mitchell's media ban was a matter for the NRL, who oversee the game's media guidelines, and South Sydney. Mitchell sat alone in the NSWRL gym scrolling through his phone while most of his teammates conducted interviews on Monday. Leniu, meanwhile, kept a similarly low profile. The Roosters prop has not spoken publicly since his heated run-in with Queensland legend turned Nine Network commentator Johnathan Thurston, who is part of Billy Slater's Maroons coaching staff. Leniu unloaded on Thurston last month following a Roosters' win over Brisbane. The Samoan international is believed to have taken issue with comments Thurston made when Leniu was suspended for racially abusing Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam last season.
West Australian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Why NSW fans won't be hearing from Latrell Mitchell
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has leaped to the defence of Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney star was one of two players who declined to conduct interviews at the Blues' open media day. In a major break from the precedent set by ex-NSW coach Brad Fittler, Mitchell and Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu were off limits on Monday after the Blues assembled in camp in Sydney. Fittler insisted no player was given special treatment, and lived by the mantra that if players couldn't handle questions from the press pack then they wouldn't be able to deal with the rigours of State of Origin. The Fittler approach was largely embraced by Michael Maguire for last year's series, despite the ex-Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers coach having had his fair share of challenges with the press. But that open access approach appears to have fallen by the wayside under returning Blues coach Laurie Daley, with Mitchell and Leniu unavailable to discuss NSW's fortunes ahead of the May 28 series opener in Brisbane. "At the end of the day, all of us as NSW fans and players, we want Latrell to be at his best come Wednesday night," Cleary said. "If that's what he needs to do, that's what he needs to do." Blues forward Angus Crichton added: "If that's what helps him be at his best then I'm all for it. "He (Mitchell) has probably had enough stories written about him and good and bad, and I think if that's how he sees himself playing his best footy then I'm all for it." Mitchell has been on a self-imposed media ban since being photographed with white powder in a hotel room in Dubbo last year. Even in games where he has been captain or where he has produced match-winning plays for the Rabbitohs, the 27-year-old has been off limits and Souths have sent other players to accompany coach Wayne Bennett at their post-match press conferences. The NSWRL said Mitchell's media ban was a matter for the NRL, who oversee the game's media guidelines, and South Sydney. Mitchell sat alone in the NSWRL gym scrolling through his phone while most of his teammates conducted interviews on Monday. Leniu, meanwhile, kept a similarly low profile. The Roosters prop has not spoken publicly since his heated run-in with Queensland legend turned Nine Network commentator Johnathan Thurston, who is part of Billy Slater's Maroons coaching staff. Leniu unloaded on Thurston last month following a Roosters' win over Brisbane. The Samoan international is believed to have taken issue with comments Thurston made when Leniu was suspended for racially abusing Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam last season.
