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Australia’s Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
The law sets up a new federal-level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduces a ‘net environmental gain’ rule for projects like mining.
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Australian Centre for Disease Control Passes Parliament With Mandatory Climate-Health Reporting
The new CDC will face climate-health reporting obligations and must include disability and Indigenous representation on its board.
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Jacinta Price Responds to Defamation Case by Aboriginal Land Council Chief
NT Senator Jacinta Price has lodged an affidavit defending herself in a Federal Court defamation case
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First ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line
As part of Australia’s accelerated shipbuilding programme, the autonomous underwater vehicle went from concept to delivery in less than 3 years.
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Government to Launch Public Register Tracking Employers of Skilled Migrants
A UN rapporteur has warned of wage theft and abuse of skilled migrants in Australia.
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Australia Passes Law Allowing IRGC to Be Listed as a Terrorist Group
The power was previously limited to non-state entities.
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Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
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Australian Public Sector Payroll Grows Again—Now Worth Nearly $250 Billion
The federal government was the fastest growing sector with the average public servant wage now hovering around $100,000 per year.
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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Australian Group Urges Global Ban on ‘Nudifying’ Apps After Disturbing AI Findings
Research finds AI apps are being used to sexually exploit women and girls, including minors.
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Microsoft Apologies for Price Rise, Offers Refund to Nearly 3 Million Aussie Customers
This comes 10 days after the ACCC filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that consumers were misled to pay for more expensive Office app subscriptions.
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One Nation Leader Says She Spoke About Housing Crisis, Migration Issues at US CPAC
The Queensland federal senator’s whirlwind trip to the United States comes as support for One Nation continues to gain momentum.
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Senator James Paterson, Jane Hume Back Sussan Ley as Coalition Tensions Grow
Labor Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said the Liberal Party was ’too busy fighting themselves.’
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How Photos Taken in Australia Were Used to Threaten a Family in China
Nancy Dong’s latest experience comes amid ongoing concern with ’transnational repression' in the Australian capital.
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5 Percent Housing Scheme Under Scrutiny as Prices Jump at Fastest Rate in Over 2 Years
Housing Minister O’Neil says boom reflects decades-long affordability crisis, vows new data to rebut claims scheme turbocharged prices.
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ASIO Chief Puts CCP on Notice in Foreign Interference Warning
Burgess says Beijing remains firmly in focus of the intelligence agency.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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‘Lethal Targeting’: ASIO Warns 3 Foreign States Poised for Assassination Attempt
The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.
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Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
‘This is a dynamic list and will always change,’ eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said.
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Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA
Attorney General Kyam Maher warned about the dark side of AI.
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Australia’s Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
The law sets up a new federal-level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduces a ‘net environmental gain’ rule for projects like mining.
|
Australian Centre for Disease Control Passes Parliament With Mandatory Climate-Health Reporting
The new CDC will face climate-health reporting obligations and must include disability and Indigenous representation on its board.
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Jacinta Price Responds to Defamation Case by Aboriginal Land Council Chief
NT Senator Jacinta Price has lodged an affidavit defending herself in a Federal Court defamation case
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First ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line
As part of Australia’s accelerated shipbuilding programme, the autonomous underwater vehicle went from concept to delivery in less than 3 years.
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Government to Launch Public Register Tracking Employers of Skilled Migrants
A UN rapporteur has warned of wage theft and abuse of skilled migrants in Australia.
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Australia Passes Law Allowing IRGC to Be Listed as a Terrorist Group
The power was previously limited to non-state entities.
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Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
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Australian Public Sector Payroll Grows Again—Now Worth Nearly $250 Billion
The federal government was the fastest growing sector with the average public servant wage now hovering around $100,000 per year.
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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Australian Group Urges Global Ban on ‘Nudifying’ Apps After Disturbing AI Findings
Research finds AI apps are being used to sexually exploit women and girls, including minors.
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Microsoft Apologies for Price Rise, Offers Refund to Nearly 3 Million Aussie Customers
This comes 10 days after the ACCC filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that consumers were misled to pay for more expensive Office app subscriptions.
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One Nation Leader Says She Spoke About Housing Crisis, Migration Issues at US CPAC
The Queensland federal senator’s whirlwind trip to the United States comes as support for One Nation continues to gain momentum.
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Senator James Paterson, Jane Hume Back Sussan Ley as Coalition Tensions Grow
Labor Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said the Liberal Party was ’too busy fighting themselves.’
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How Photos Taken in Australia Were Used to Threaten a Family in China
Nancy Dong’s latest experience comes amid ongoing concern with ’transnational repression' in the Australian capital.
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5 Percent Housing Scheme Under Scrutiny as Prices Jump at Fastest Rate in Over 2 Years
Housing Minister O’Neil says boom reflects decades-long affordability crisis, vows new data to rebut claims scheme turbocharged prices.
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ASIO Chief Puts CCP on Notice in Foreign Interference Warning
Burgess says Beijing remains firmly in focus of the intelligence agency.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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‘Lethal Targeting’: ASIO Warns 3 Foreign States Poised for Assassination Attempt
The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.
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Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
‘This is a dynamic list and will always change,’ eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said.
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Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA
Attorney General Kyam Maher warned about the dark side of AI.
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