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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.
Mums, Dads, Grandparents Raise Alarm on Digital ID, Not Just ‘Tinfoil-Hat Brigade’: MP
Australia’s digital bill has been sent to the Federation Chamber for debate, and then back to the House on May 16.
Musk Takes Aim at Australia ‘Suppressing Rights’ Amid Social Media Probe
‘I doubt that the people of Australia agree with suppressing their rights,’ says Musk.
State MP Presents Motion to Stop ‘Relentless’ Banking Branch Closures
Major banks have been steadily closing branches across Australia citing the popularity of online digital services.
Major Bank Promises Not to Close Anymore Regional Branches Until 2027
Westpac will instead invest more than $150 million in the branch network in the next two years.
Elon Musk Position on X Censorship ‘Absolutely Driving Me Crazy’: Minister
The minister argued protecting the community is ‘not censorship.’
Senate Passes Australia’s National Digital ID
The vote passed with the support of the Australian Labor Party, the Greens, the Jacqui Lambie Network, and independent David Van.
‘Cash Is King’: Queensland Parliament Passes Motion on Going Cashless
Katter Australia Party MPs dressed up as ‘dollar shop royals’ before moving a motion in the Queensland Parliament.
Push for National Digital ID in Australia Making ‘Progress’: Minister
Legislation will be introduced ‘end of this year’ or ‘early next year’
