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Inside Labor’s $2bn Pfas fight, why supermarkets want to scan faces, Trump threatens to bomb Oman

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? A massive Australian government lawsuit against 3M claims the American industrial conglomerate knew about the dangers of hazardous “forever chemicals” in its products 50 years ago, our exclusive lead story reveals. There is alarm about the…

Inside Labor’s $2bn Pfas fight, why supermarkets want to scan faces, Trump threatens to bomb Oman

A massive Australian government lawsuit claims that 3M, the American industrial conglomerate, was aware of the hazards of "forever chemicals" 50 years ago. The story, revealed exclusively, details the potential risks associated with these hazardous substances. Consumer privacy advocates have expressed alarm over the possibility of Coles and Woolworths implementing facial recognition technology in their stores.

Conservative critics are targeting the superannuation system, claiming it has not saved the federal budget any money. The Albanese government has proposed a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads, along with restrictions on inducements and limiting commissions for agents.

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