Insurers are using your race and religion to set prices. Is it discriminatory?
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-19 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Business / Companies
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Religion, Australia, Law & Courts, Business & Economy
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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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