Services Australia

A former United Nations cyber negotiator has warned that Australia's government and infrastructure still run on outdated legacy computer systems that AI agents could easily exploit. The warning highlights growing concern that artificial intelligence tools are advancing faster than public-sector cybersecurity, leaving critical services exposed to automated attacks unless governments modernise their digital systems.

Australia is moving to restrict social media use, particularly among young people, as part of a broader regulatory crackdown on major platforms. Analysts are now asking whether Apple stands to gain from the shift, as users spend more time on devices and services rather than social networks. The discussion highlights how tighter platform regulation could reshape where attention and advertising money flow.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's announcement of a Medicare data hack, saying the disclosure was made 'purely in national interest'. The statement came as Australia news coverage also followed developments involving OpenAI, the United Nations and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, keeping the Medicare breach at the centre of national political discussion.

Australian traders have been affected by a cyber breach, according to a report from NT News. Details about which companies or platforms were targeted, the scale of the incident, and what data may have been compromised have not yet been disclosed. The story is drawing attention as cyberattacks on trading firms continue to raise concerns about financial data security in Australia.

Japanese carrier au is expanding support for its au Starlink Direct satellite connectivity feature for overseas use in Australia starting September 25. The service allows iPhones and Android devices to connect directly to Starlink satellites when outside regular coverage. The news is being shared among Japanese tech and mobile followers tracking the carrier's international satellite rollout.