Australia news live: Sydney airport plans big expansion; social media giants given rules on how child ban must work

Sydney airport to double in size and add 14 new international gates. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAyres calls for worker consultation on AI integration in jobsWorkers should have a say in how AI is integrated into their jobs, and get proper support and training for the transformation ahead, the minister for industry and innovation Tim Ayres says.That report indicates that AI will change the kind of work Australians do and the way they go about it.But the number of occupations at risk of disappearing is, on balance, pretty small – not zero, of course, but pretty small – while the number of occupations likely to have their functions augmented is high.This industry guidance makes clear our strong expectations that social media platforms step up to the plate to implement the minimum age in a way that is effective, private, and fair on Australian users.The government has done the work to ensure that platforms have the information they need to comply with the new laws – and it’s now on them to take the necessary steps. Continue reading...

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