CBA Accused of Bad Faith After Laying Off Aussies, Hiring Indians for Same Roles

2025-07-22
CBA Accused of Bad Faith After Laying Off Aussies, Hiring Indians for Same Roles

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is facing fierce criticism from the Finance Sector Union (FSU) for allegedly laying off hundreds of Australian workers only to hire over 100 Indian software engineers for identical roles. The FSU claims CBA violated its enterprise agreement, accusing the bank of deceptive, piecemeal redundancies to avoid public scrutiny. While CBA argues a shortage of tech talent in Australia necessitates overseas hiring and highlights its AI and data science initiatives in India, the move has sparked outrage amid rising unemployment in Australia.

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Australia Mandates Age Verification for Logged-in Search Engine Users

2025-07-02
Australia Mandates Age Verification for Logged-in Search Engine Users

Australia's new online safety code requires search engines like Google and Bing to implement age verification for logged-in users within six months. For users deemed to be under 18, safety settings will be maximized to filter out pornography and graphic violence. This move is part of a broader effort to protect children online, also addressing concerns about the harmful use of AI chatbots by minors.

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