The Australian government on Monday cancelled the visa of far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman ahead of his scheduled speaking tour, stating that his visit could promote division and messages of hate across the country. Rothman, whose party is part of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, was expected to address events organized by the Australian […]
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Tech giants challenge youtube’s exemption in Australia’s child protection law
Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok have called on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to exempt YouTube from a new law banning social media use for children under 16. The law, passed in November, imposes strict regulations requiring platforms to block minors from logging in or face hefty fines of up to A$49.5 […]
Australian government says prosecutors must seek approval before charging journalists
Australian prosecutors need government permission before they can file charges against local journalists, Attorney General Christian Porter said on Monday. Australian police in June raided the head office of the government-funded Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) in Sydney and the home of a News Corp editor on suspicion of receiving national secrets. [nL4N23D21R] The raids, which […]