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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism

MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to rising antisemitism, including a ban on demonstrations outside places of worship. Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier. …

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Pushing an agenda for X: Australia PM on Musk's criticism of social media ban

India Today

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths

Hindustan Times

SYDNEY - Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament. Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday. "Last week, the parliament’s own committee …

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A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 will be first in the world

NPR

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 will be first in the world toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law. Sen. David Shoebridge, from the minority Greens party, said mental health experts agreed that the ban could …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — An advocate for major social media platforms told an Australian Senate committee Monday that laws to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed until next year at least instead of being rushed through the Parliament this week. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said she looked forward to reading the Senate committee’s assessment of the …

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2 months ago

Australia bans social media for kids under 16

India Today

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced on Thursday that the government will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms. “The onus won’t be on parents or young people.” IMPACT ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Communications Minister Michelle Rowland clarified that the new regulations would apply to major platforms such as Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, ByteDance’s …

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4 months ago

Kookaburras Tom Craig handed 12-month ban after Paris 2024 Olympic Games cocaine bust

ABC

Kookaburras player Tom Craig has been hit with a 12-month ban from Hockey Australia following his arrest at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Hockey Australia said in a statement that six months of the ban will be served fully, with six months suspended "contingent upon meeting conduct and behavioural requirements". Hockey Australia said Craig's welfare "remains our priority" and he …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Footage of South Australian hunters apparently being slow to kill ducks released ahead of ban inquiry

ABC

The RSPCA has released footage is says shows ducks being shot but not immediately killed by hunters near Beachport, in South Australia's south east, ahead of a parliamentary inquiry into the sport. Key points: Duck hunting is allowed in South Australia, unlike some other states Footage appears to show some hunters not killing birds immediately that do not die from …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Facebook’s Australia news ban is the best decision it’s ever made

Wired

What legislators should now do is treat Facebook and Google for what they are: giant advertising platforms. That makes sense on, say, Wikipedia, but it does not make sense on Facebook and Google which, despite their scale and mission statements, are essentially closed advertising ecosystems. Or, if you’re the Epoch Times, you can game Facebook’s engagement algorithm to transform yourself …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Sport Integrity Australia appeals reduction to swimmer Shayna Jack's drugs ban

The Hindu

Swimmer Shayna Jack’s two-year ban for doping will be appealed by Spots Integrity Australia. "Sport Integrity Australia will always act to ensure a level playing field for athletes," Sharpe said. CAS last month imposed the two-year ban with its judge deciding that Jack didn’t intentionally ingest ligandrol, the banned substance, and considered that she had discharged her onus of proving …

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4 years, 2 months ago

China warns Australian economy could 'suffer further pain' after reported export ban

ABC

Chinese state media has warned "Canberra only has itself to blame" in an editorial published on China Daily. Key points: Editorial warns Australia may suffer further economic pain Reported suspensions would cut Australian exports by up to $6 billion China is Australia's largest trading partner, making up 30 per cent of our exports It comes after a Communist Party tabloid …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Shayna Jack cries while talking about her drug ban from swimming on SAS Australia before quitting

Daily Mail

Shayna Jack broke down in tears during an emotional interrogation on Monday's episode of SAS Australia, before quitting the show. Reaching her limit: Shayna Jack broke down in tears during an emotional interrogation on Monday's episode of SAS Australia, before quitting the show Shayna explained that she was heading into a training camp ahead of the world championships in South …

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4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia after two-year ban ends

The Hindu

Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Smith told Channel Nine television’s Sports Sunday he is doing his best to stay mentally and physically fit, training in his home gym, going on 10 kilometer runs and practising the guitar. Read: Shastri: …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus travel ban extended to 'keep Australians safe', Peter Dutton insists amid Chinese 'dissatisfaction'

ABC

The Federal Government insists it had no choice but to extend a travel ban in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19. Key points: Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the extension was based on health officials' advice He says he understands China's concerns but the extension is in Australia's best interest The education and tourism sectors …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus ban sees students head for third countries to see out quarantine period

ABC

International university students from China say they are transiting to third countries to wait out their quarantine period before flying to Australia to resume their classes. Key points: After a 14-day stay in a country other than mainland China, international students are likely able to get around a travel ban A migration agent said he was aware of many students …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus has stranded Chinese international students who fear missing university

ABC

When Karen showed up at Qingdao International Airport on Saturday afternoon for a flight to Australia, she found the airport in disarray. "When I heard about the US travel ban, I was worried," Ritsu says, expressing concern Australia would follow the US decision. Even when the Australian government's travel ban is lifted students like Ritsu, who comes from Hubei province, …

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