An Australian homeowner's alarm has been raised after their neighbour installed a security camera that points over the dividing fence and directly into their backyard.

The homeowner posted the situation to Reddit, claiming the Ring Spotlight camera turned on when they walked around their alfresco.

Ring describes that particular model as its "most advanced battery-powered spotlight camera" which has motion sensors and captures both audio and video.

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It also has a bird-eye view which can "see precisely where someone's been and how they got there with an aerial view of your home".

The homeowner asked: "Am I justified in asking them to disable the spotlight and adjust the camera's angle?"

While many Reddit users suggested the homeowner try to obscure the camera's view, let's see what the federal government says.

The Privacy Act does not cover security cameras operated by individuals acting in a private capacity, according to the office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

While some state and territory laws may apply, the office advises coming to an agreement with your neighbour yourself.

"If your neighbour has a security camera pointed at your house and you're worried about your privacy, first try to talk to your neighbour," the Australian Information Commissioner's office said.

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"If this doesn't fix the problem, you could ask your local community justice or neighbourhood mediation centre for help."

In the instance that mediation has failed, you can then contact your local council to find out if the practice contravenes any local laws.

"Some councils require planning permission for security cameras," the Australian Information Commissioner's office said.

"If your property is part of a strata title, check the by-laws to see if they cover installing or using security cameras."

For more information on whether any laws apply in your state and territory, contact your local Attorney-General's Department.

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Anthony Albanese is copping heat from both parties over his $4.3 million coastal property purchase.

After the PM acquired the cliff-top home in Copacabana on NSW's Central Coast he acknowledged his "good income" and privilege as a well-paid politician.

While some Labor MPs have defended Albanese's right to buy property, members of the coalition are furious and several anonymous federal MPs have reportedly raised eyebrows.

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Deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley took the opportunity to blast the PM over the huge purchase.

Ley described the PM as "out of touch with ordinary Australians who are really struggling and really worried in the lead up to Christmas" to Sky News.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton wished Albanese and his fiancé Jodie Hayden well on Tuesday and said the couple were "obviously planning for the next stage of life post-politics".

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Nationals leader David Littleproud also defended Albanese and implied he was setting himself up for retirement.

"The prime minister has made smart decisions, and he shouldn't be brought down for that," Littleproud said.

Labor insiders are said to be privately baffled by his decision to acquire a $4.3 million waterfront home in the current economic climate.

"Several Labor insiders have spoken out. They're angered by the PM's decision, especially in the lead up to an election that's going to be fought on the issue of cost of living," Ben Fordham, who broke the news yesterday, said on-air today.

"The feeling inside Labor is that the PM has completely misread the room… ALP insiders are conceding this is his Hawaii moment, you know, there's trouble in paradise."

Ley responded to claims the ALP was not so chuffed with the news.

"I'm not surprised that the Prime Minister's Labor colleagues are starting to suggest that he's out of touch, out of touch with ordinary Australians," she added.

Labor frontbencher Chris Bowen admitted the PM didn't consult with his party over the purchase. 

"Of course he didn't and nor should he have. Every Australian is entitled to buy and sell property," he told ABC Radio.

"He cops it when he provides a rent holiday to his tenants. He cops it when he buys a property. I think most average Australians say fair enough. You know, this is what aspiration is about."

Amanda Rishworth, minister for social services, said Albanese was unfairly copping it over something plenty of politicians have done.

"It's entirely a matter for the prime minister and his fiancé," she said.

"He wouldn't be the first politician, or indeed person, in Australia to buy and sell property."

After news of his purchase broke, Albanese defended his lavish property portfolio and said he knew what it was like to struggle.

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Australian retail giant Harvey Norman has opened its latest store in the UK in a new foray overseas.

The store at the Merry Hill shopping centre in the West Midlands region of England covers more than 5000 square metres, and is 15km from the UK's third-largest city Birmingham.

It is modelled on Harvey Norman outlets in Australia and sells appliances, technology, furniture and beds.

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Harvey Norman already has two stores in Northern Ireland.

The company's UK managing director Lachlan Roach told the UK Retail Gazette it had been eyeing a presence in England for some time.

"With over 300 stores in eight countries across the globe, it will be no surprise that we have been wanting to make our entrance to the English market for a while.

"The opportunity we had to open in a key national destination like Merry Hill was not one to miss, and it makes for the perfect home for our flagship location.

"We're a customer-centric brand, and Merry Hill has a vibrant community, so we are thrilled to bring both our extensive range of lifestyle, technology, and entertainment products and the exceptional service that Harvey Norman is renowned for worldwide."

The UK has a population of nearly 67 million, with 3 million people living in the West Midlands.

But the country's economy has been sluggish in recent years as it battled high inflation and interest rate rises.

The record of major Australian retailers attempting to make a success in the UK is a mixed one.

In 2017, hardware giant Bunnings began an ill-fated launch there when its parent company, Wesfarmers, bought out UK homewares chain Homebase.

But it ended after a series of misjudgments, resulting in a $1 billion write-down.

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