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Australia has passed a law prohibiting access to social networks for minors under the age of 16

Australia has passed a law prohibiting access to social networks for minors under the age of 16

The Australian Parliament has passed a law banning access to social networks for people under the age of 16. Platforms face a fine of up to 3 32.1 million for violating them.

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Australia has approved the world's toughest ban on social networks for children under 16

Australia has approved the world's toughest ban on social networks for children under 16

The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.

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Google and Meta urge Australia to postpone bill to ban social media for children

Google and Meta urge Australia to postpone bill to ban social media for children

Tech giants are calling on the Australian authorities to postpone the adoption of a law restricting children's access to social media. The companies emphasize the need for additional time to assess the consequences of such a decision.

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Musk criticizes Australia's law banning social media for children under 16

Musk criticizes Australia's law banning social media for children under 16

Elon Musk has criticized Australia's bill to ban social media for children under 16. The owner of social network X considers it a covert way of controlling the Internet and threatens fines of up to $32 million for violations.

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No longer 'disruptive': Australian ambassador deletes critical posts about Trump after his victory

No longer 'disruptive': Australian ambassador deletes critical posts about Trump after his victory

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, D. C., has deleted his previous critical comments about Donald Trump. The Australian Prime Minister spoke with Trump about the AUKUS agreement and security issues.

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Australian government plans to ban social media for children under 16

Australian government plans to ban social media for children under 16

The Australian government is preparing a bill to ban social media for people under 16. The new rules may come into force as early as the end of 2025, including an age verification system.

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Australia cancels Lockheed Martin military satellite project

Australia cancels Lockheed Martin military satellite project

The Australian Ministry of Defense has canceled a multibillion-dollar military satellite project with Lockheed Martin. Instead of a single-orbit system, the country will focus on developing a multi-orbit system to improve defense capabilities.

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Australia changes Great Seal: no reference to monarch

Australia changes Great Seal: no reference to monarch

The new Great Seal of Australia no longer contains a mention of the monarch, breaking a 120-year tradition. The change in design drew criticism from the opposition for “hidden republicanism.

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Australia raises terrorist threat level to "probable"

Australia raises terrorist threat level to "probable"

Australia has raised the terrorist threat level from “possible” to “probable” due to the growth of extremist views.

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World leaders react to the Trump incident

World leaders react to the Trump incident

World leaders have strongly condemned the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally, expressing shock and wishing him well, and reiterating that political violence is unacceptable.

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Two Australians charged with espionage for conspiring to pass Australian military secrets to Russia

Two Australians charged with espionage for conspiring to pass Australian military secrets to Russia

Two Australian citizens of Russian descent were accused of preparing to commit espionage by gaining access to Australian Armed Forces materials with the intent to pass them on to the Russian authorities.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters climbed onto the roof of Australia's parliament, then were led away by police

Pro-Palestinian protesters climbed onto the roof of Australia's parliament, then were led away by police

Four Palestinian protesters have been arrested after climbing onto the roof of the Australian parliament building to unfurl placards criticizing the war in Gaza.

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Australia increases aid to Ukraine by $20.5 million for energy and humanitarian needs

Australia increases aid to Ukraine by $20.5 million for energy and humanitarian needs

The Australian government will provide Ukraine with additional assistance in the amount of 31 million Australian dollars, including 20 million Australian dollars for the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine to help meet the country's energy and humanitarian needs.

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Zelensky discussed Ukraine's defense needs and Peace Summit with Australia's Prime Minister

Zelensky discussed Ukraine's defense needs and Peace Summit with Australia's Prime Minister

Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Russia's efforts to escalate the war, Ukraine's urgent defense needs and the need for global participation in the upcoming peace summit.

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Australia: security commission orders X to remove video of attack on Assyrian bishop, but court overturns ruling

Australia: security commission orders X to remove video of attack on Assyrian bishop, but court overturns ruling

An Australian court has overturned an order by the country's cybersecurity regulator to remove a video of an attack on an Assyrian bishop, rejecting the regulator's proposal in a legal dispute that has sparked heated conversations between Elon Musk and Australian officials.

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Australia calls knife attack at Assyrian church in Sydney a terrorist act

Australia calls knife attack at Assyrian church in Sydney a terrorist act

Australian police declared the knife attack on the bishop of the Assyrian Church and his followers in Sydney a terrorist act motivated by alleged religious extremism.

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Australian writer given suspended death sentence in China

Australian writer given suspended death sentence in China

Australian writer convicted of espionage by Chinese court and sentenced to death with a stay of execution.

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