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AI Traffic Cameras in Australia Raise Privacy Issues, Queensland Report Finds

Australia’s push for AI-powered road safety enforcement has raised fresh privacy concerns after a new audit in Queensland found potential breaches in the way traffic camera data is managed. The Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Technology (MPST) Program, which relies on AI image recognition to detect drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts, flagged more … Read more

Petrol Cars Risk $2,200 Penalty for Parking at EV Charging Bays in Australia

Australia has entered a new era of stricter parking enforcement with penalties now being heavily applied for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, also known as petrol and diesel cars, that take up spaces reserved for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Commonly called “ICEing,” this behaviour blocks EV owners from accessing charging infrastructure. From 2025, states around … Read more

Australia Introduces $980 Drink-Driving Fine: Updated Rules and Penalties Explained

Australia has taken a bold step in 2025 with new drink-driving laws aimed at cutting road deaths and serious injuries. As part of a national strategy, the government has introduced a $980 fine that applies uniformly across all states and territories. This nationwide policy is intended to discourage drivers from taking the wheel after consuming … Read more

Aussie Drivers Warned of $3,300 Fines and Six Demerit Points Starting September 15 – Tough New Road Rules

Starting September 15, 2025, Australian drivers will encounter some of the toughest road rules to date with the introduction of smart speed cameras nationwide. These advanced systems can automatically detect speeding, dangerous driving, phone use, and even seatbelt violations 24/7. The highest penalties reach up to $3300 with six demerit points, often leading to immediate … Read more

Centrelink Update Australia Newborn Supplement 2025 Provides 2050 Dollars to Eligible Parents

In 2025, new parents in Australia are set to receive additional support through an update to the Centrelink Newborn Supplement. Eligible families can now receive up to $2050 to help ease the financial challenges of raising a newborn during the first year. This payment is designed to give parents peace of mind by reducing the … Read more

$1,132 Australia Child Dental Benefit Confirmed for 2025 – Check Eligibility & Payout Dates

A $1,132 Child Dental Benefits Schedule cap is confirmed for 2025, available per eligible child over two consecutive calendar years for basic dental services billed through Medicare at participating clinics . Coverage includes check-ups, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, and extractions, with exclusions for orthodontics, cosmetic dental work, and hospital-based services . $1,132 … Read more

Australia Confirms Automatic Health Care Card for All Residents in 2025 – Here’s When You’ll Get It

Australia has not formally confirmed a universal Health Care Card for all residents, but eligible residents already receive Health Care Cards automatically when they qualify through certain Centrelink payments, and this automation is expected to expand in 2025 to reduce manual applications and renewals. Check eligibility and keep Centrelink details updated so a card can … Read more