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Insurers are using your race and religion to set prices. Is it discriminatory?

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By Elias Visontay Verified
| MSN Australia Verified
Elias Visontay Legal experts have warned insurers risk breaching Australia's discrimination laws after it emerged at least one major firm is using data on race and religion – including a suburb's Muslim population – to determine motor and home insurance premiums.
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CBA punishes Qantas customers in reward points overhaul

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By Elias Visontay Verified
| MSN Australia Verified
Elias Visontay Commonwealth Bank is pushing customers to spend their credit card rewards with Virgin's Velocity scheme instead of Qantas Frequent Flyer points, as part of a dramatic overhaul of its loyalty program. On Tuesday, the bank announced the changes to its reward points program, which will also include the launch of a new inhouse “Yello” points currency, ahead of an October ban imposed by the Reserve Bank on the credit card surcharges that have funded generous perks to date.
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Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it

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By Elias Visontay Verified
| MSN Australia Verified
Elias Visontay Social media giant Meta is under fire for running Facebook and Instagram ads promoting illegal online casinos to Australians, due to a legal loophole that leaves the regulator powerless. Millions of Australians are being served the ads spruiking a range of different online casinos, which are outlawed in Australia.
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