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US Jewish Center Issues Travel Warning for Australia After Synagogue ‘Terror’ Firebombing
Authorities in Australia are grappling with rising antisemitism.
Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register Set up in Government’s Latest Move Against Scammers
This follows the passage of legislation through the Australian parliament
Over 30,000 Australians Back Petition to Halt Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
The Australian Senate is due to consider the Bill next week, after it passed the House of Representatives with support of Labor and the Teals.
An Assault on the Internet: US Professor Visits Australia to Warn Against Misinformation Bill
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
Labor to Mandate Cash Option for Buying Essentials
The opposition has called for clarity regarding what ‘essential’ items will come under the proposed law.
Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators
The legislation has been described as ‘dangerous’ by the Opposition.
Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
Climate Change Authority Calls for Campaign Against Misinformation, More Policy Interventions
The authority suggested the Capacity Investment Scheme could be legislated, administered by a standalone statutory agency and increased in size and pace.
Net Zero Authority Passes Senate, Labelled a ‘Union Wish List Item’
However, the unions welcomed the passage of the new law.
Education Minister Reintroduces Bill to Slash $3 Billion in Student Loans
As the government hopes this initiative will resonate with young voters, experts warn of financial implications.
Dutton Warns Palestinians in Gaza War Zone Should Not Come to Australia
However, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed confidence in Australia’s security system.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Unveils New Cabinet Lineup
The immigration, home affairs, and agriculture portfolios saw changes.
Anthony Albanese to Reshuffle Cabinet as 2 Ministers Resign
Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney and Skills and Training Minister Brendan O'Connor will step down from their portfolios.
Dutton Warns of ‘California-Style Blackouts’ Under Albanese’s Renewable Plan
However, Albanese described the Coalition’s nuclear plan as ‘risky.’
Australia Appoints ‘Special Envoy’ to Combat Antisemitism Amid Israel-Hamas War
The envoy’s role will be to shore up social cohesion as communities remain divided over the Middle-East conflict.
Teal MP Urges Albanese to Call Early Climate Change Election
‘Prime Minister, the stakes have never been higher,’ Teal MP Monique Ryan wrote to Mr. Albanese.
With 28 Percent of Global Uranium, Australian Government Now Pushed to Reconsider Nuclear Ban
Australia has the most uranium reserves in the world followed by Kazakhstan and Canada.
‘Zionism Is Fascism’: Jewish MP’s Office Targeted With Fires, Windows Smashed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on those involved to ‘dial it down.’ Deputy Victorian Liberal Leader David Southwick said the attack was ‘unacceptable.’
Education Minister Calls for Bulletproof Technology to Keep Kids Off Social Media
Deputy leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley said she is confident social media companies will find a way to implement the ban.
‘Red Paint With Vile Messages’: Albanese, Dutton Condemn Pro-Palestinian Protest Methods
This came after Independent MP Sophie Scamps raised concerns the conflict is ‘impacting social cohesion’ in Australia.
