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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Who Is Lidia Thorpe, Australian Senator Who Heckled King Charles In Parliament
Lidia Thorpe has long been critical of the British monarchy, calling King Charles "not the legitimate sovereign of these lands".
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Video: King Charles Heckled In Australia Parliament, MP Says "Give Us..."
Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe, known for her fierce opposition to the monarchy, shouted anti-colonial slogans at King Charles during his visit to the Australian parliament on Monday.
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Politicians To Be Fined Or Suspended For Bad Behaviour In This Country
Politicians in this country could be fined up to 5 per cent of their salary or suspended from the Parliament for bad behaviour under new government workplace laws.
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Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2024: Rani Mukerji Launches Stamp In Honour Of Yash Chopra At Australian Parliament House
Rani Mukerji said, "I'm proud to see the festival grow from strength to strength year on year"
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Pro-Palestine Protestors Climb Australian Parliament House's Roof: Report
A group of four Pro-Palestine protesters ascended to the roof of Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday morning where they hung banners on the facade of the building accusing the government of complicity in war crimes.
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In A First, Indian-Origin Australian Senator Varun Ghosh Takes Oath On Bhagavad Gita
Barrister Varun Ghosh on Tuesday became the first ever India-born member of the Australian Parliament to take oath on Bhagavad Gita.
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Indian-Origin Dave Sharma Sworn In As Australian Senator
Dave Sharma, who became the first Indian-origin lawmaker in Australia's Parliament in 2019, was sworn in as a Senator on Monday after his victory in the New South Wales Liberal Senate race.
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Indian-Origin Ex MP Dave Sharma Wins Australian Senate Seat: Report
Dave Sharma, who became the first Indian-origin lawmaker in Australia's Parliament in 2019, will return to politics after his victory in the New South Wales Liberal Senate race.
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"Breathed On Back Of My Neck": Ex Australia Minister Harassed In Parliament
Australia's former home affairs minister said Tuesday a male colleague used to breathe down her neck as she spoke in parliament, becoming the latest woman to question the country's political culture.
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Russia Suffers Legal Setback In Australian Embassy Standoff
Russia's bid to build a new embassy near Australia's parliament suffered a legal blow on Monday, when the country's highest court denied a request for temporary protection against eviction.
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Australia's Macho Politics Exposed By Sexual Assault Allegations
Australia has allowed a sexist culture to fester inside its parliament, a prominent lawmaker has told AFP, as sexual assault allegations again ring through the country's halls of power.
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Australian Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault, Suspended
An Australian lawmaker was suspended by his party Thursday after a fellow senator accused him of sexual assault in Parliament House and declared it was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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Australia Denies Russia's Request For New Embassy Near Parliament
Australia blocked Russia from building a new embassy in the shadow of Parliament House Thursday after intelligence officials warned it posed a spying risk and security threat.
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"Sexually Assaulted By Powerful Men In Parliament": Australian Lawmaker
An Australian lawmaker on Thursday detailed allegations that she had been sexually "assaulted" in parliament, stating the building was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Who Is Lidia Thorpe, Australian Senator Who Heckled King Charles In Parliament
Lidia Thorpe has long been critical of the British monarchy, calling King Charles "not the legitimate sovereign of these lands".
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Video: King Charles Heckled In Australia Parliament, MP Says "Give Us..."
Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe, known for her fierce opposition to the monarchy, shouted anti-colonial slogans at King Charles during his visit to the Australian parliament on Monday.
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Politicians To Be Fined Or Suspended For Bad Behaviour In This Country
Politicians in this country could be fined up to 5 per cent of their salary or suspended from the Parliament for bad behaviour under new government workplace laws.
-
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2024: Rani Mukerji Launches Stamp In Honour Of Yash Chopra At Australian Parliament House
Rani Mukerji said, "I'm proud to see the festival grow from strength to strength year on year"
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Pro-Palestine Protestors Climb Australian Parliament House's Roof: Report
A group of four Pro-Palestine protesters ascended to the roof of Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday morning where they hung banners on the facade of the building accusing the government of complicity in war crimes.
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In A First, Indian-Origin Australian Senator Varun Ghosh Takes Oath On Bhagavad Gita
Barrister Varun Ghosh on Tuesday became the first ever India-born member of the Australian Parliament to take oath on Bhagavad Gita.
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Indian-Origin Dave Sharma Sworn In As Australian Senator
Dave Sharma, who became the first Indian-origin lawmaker in Australia's Parliament in 2019, was sworn in as a Senator on Monday after his victory in the New South Wales Liberal Senate race.
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Indian-Origin Ex MP Dave Sharma Wins Australian Senate Seat: Report
Dave Sharma, who became the first Indian-origin lawmaker in Australia's Parliament in 2019, will return to politics after his victory in the New South Wales Liberal Senate race.
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"Breathed On Back Of My Neck": Ex Australia Minister Harassed In Parliament
Australia's former home affairs minister said Tuesday a male colleague used to breathe down her neck as she spoke in parliament, becoming the latest woman to question the country's political culture.
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Russia Suffers Legal Setback In Australian Embassy Standoff
Russia's bid to build a new embassy near Australia's parliament suffered a legal blow on Monday, when the country's highest court denied a request for temporary protection against eviction.
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Australia's Macho Politics Exposed By Sexual Assault Allegations
Australia has allowed a sexist culture to fester inside its parliament, a prominent lawmaker has told AFP, as sexual assault allegations again ring through the country's halls of power.
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Australian Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault, Suspended
An Australian lawmaker was suspended by his party Thursday after a fellow senator accused him of sexual assault in Parliament House and declared it was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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Australia Denies Russia's Request For New Embassy Near Parliament
Australia blocked Russia from building a new embassy in the shadow of Parliament House Thursday after intelligence officials warned it posed a spying risk and security threat.
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"Sexually Assaulted By Powerful Men In Parliament": Australian Lawmaker
An Australian lawmaker on Thursday detailed allegations that she had been sexually "assaulted" in parliament, stating the building was "not a safe place" for women to work.
