Harbour cash splash turns into political fish fight Conservation groups say the federal government's plan to save an endangered fish doesn't address the issues while the opposition says workers face uncertainty. AAP · Nov 11, 2024
Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australia is well placed to deal with global financial shocks despite the looming threat of US tariffs. AAP · Nov 10, 2024
Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict. AAP · Nov 10, 2024
'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy A second Trump presidency may be a "bump in the road" but it cannot stop the transition to clean energy the world started over 20 years ago, investors say. AAP · Nov 9, 2024
Trade, investment centred as world leaders talk in Peru Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to travel to the APEC summit in Peru for discussions spanning free trade, renewable energy and critical minerals. AAP · Nov 9, 2024
Australian Prime Minister Proposes Total Social Media Ban for Anyone Under 16 Under this restrictive measure, there will be no exceptions, even for parental consent. Reason · Nov 8, 2024
Social media ban 'unenforceable', experts say Keeping Australian children under 16 off social media will be unenforceable and tech giants should not be tasked with age verification, experts say. AAP · Nov 8, 2024
Albanese hopes fears about Dutton will turn voters to Labor – but after Trump’s win, he shouldn’t count on it The opposition leader has the challenger’s advantage of being able to reflect voters’ pain back to them and promise the world The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2024
Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Ankle bracelet, curfew bypass 'vulnerable to attack' The immigration minister has swiftly imposed freedom restrictions on former detainees but there are concerns about whether they'll withstand a court challenge. AAP · Nov 8, 2024
Social media ban nearly past the post as queries remain A social media ban for children younger than 16 is set to come into effect in 2025 after state leaders signed off on the "world-leading" measure. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
Immigration debate looms as flashpoint in election After a hotly-contested debate surrounding immigration in the US, Australia is being urged to discuss the issue with facts during its upcoming election. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
Under 16s will be banned from using social media, Australia announces Social networks to be punished if they do not comply with minimum age rules The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
Australia to Become First Country to Ban Kids from All Social Media: 'This One Is for the Mums and Dads' Two methods are currently being trialed for age-limitation on social media; biometrics and government identification. Latin Times · Nov 7, 2024
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024 Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024 Australia to bring in 'world first' social media ban for under-16s ‘Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it,’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 ‘Only dictatorships pretend to be perfect’: Albanese gives fiery defence of democracy after US election ‘A fierce contest can be a good thing, as long as it’s a contest about substance’, PM tells global democracy conference in Sydney
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 Australia proposes landmark ban for children under 16 on social media Prime minister says social media is doing harm to Australian children and he’s calling time on it
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 Afternoon Update: Australian politicians respond to Trump win; under-16s to be banned from social media; and Raygun retires Anthony Albanese tells parliament he had ‘a very constructive discussion’ with the Republican president-elect
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16 The Australian government has announced what it describes as world-leading legislation that would set 16 years as the minimum age for children to use social media and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024 Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to take the proposal to a virtual meeting of national cabinet on Friday.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps
AAP · Nov 7, 2024 Trump victory forces federal election rethink Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024 Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s Legislation will be introduced into Australia’s parliament this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification.
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 7, 2024 Anthony Albanese Is Set To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media: ‘I’m Calling Time On It’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a plan to ban social media for all children under 16. Here's everything we know so far.