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‘There is, of course, no Australian internet, so these standards will require changes by companies no matter where they are headquartered,’ Inman Grant said.
The $3 fee applies to withdrawals at a bank branch, but not at the ATM.
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
The law will come into force in 12 months.
Inman Grant also said her job is not to be concerned with what Elon Musk is doing unless he is hurting the safety of Australians
The Bill is aimed at restricting social media access for under 16 year olds over concerns of increasing mental health problems.
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
The opposition has called for clarity regarding what ‘essential’ items will come under the proposed law.
Australia’s digital bill has been sent to the Federation Chamber for debate, and then back to the House on May 16.
‘I doubt that the people of Australia agree with suppressing their rights,’ says Musk.
Major banks have been steadily closing branches across Australia citing the popularity of online digital services.
Westpac will instead invest more than $150 million in the branch network in the next two years.
The minister argued protecting the community is ‘not censorship.’
The vote passed with the support of the Australian Labor Party, the Greens, the Jacqui Lambie Network, and independent David Van.
Katter Australia Party MPs dressed up as ‘dollar shop royals’ before moving a motion in the Queensland Parliament.
Legislation will be introduced ‘end of this year’ or ‘early next year’
