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Australia's Social Media Ban Gets Support From Senate Committee
An Australian Senate committee has backed a bill that would ban social media for children under 16 but said social media platforms should not force users to submit personal data such as passport and other digital identification to prove their age.
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Australian Outlet That Interviewed S Jaishankar Responds To Canada's Ban
An Australian news outlet has raised concerns over press freedom after it was blocked by Canada for airing an interview with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and the press conference of Australian Senator Penny Wong.
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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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Who Is Varun Ghosh, Indian-Origin Australian Senator Who Took Oath On Bhagavad Gita
Varun Ghosh, an Indian-origin Australian Senator, made history as he took the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita.
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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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Australian Lawmakers Recommend Potential WeChat Ban on Government Devices
A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its nation...
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Australian Senator Asked To Resign Over Sexual Harasment Allegations
Australia's main opposition Liberal Party leader asked a senator to resign on Friday following allegations of sexual misconduct against him by female senators, which he has denied.
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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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"Sovereignty Never Ceded": Australian MP Slams "Colonising" Queen In Oath
Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe branded Britain's Elizabeth II a "colonising" queen on Monday, as the recently elected lawmaker reluctantly swore allegiance while taking the oath of office.
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Australia Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Russia's Putin's Daughters, Senators
The Australian government has imposed sanctions and travel bans on two daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's daughter, it said in a statement on Friday.
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'Not a Fad': Australian Senator Backs Bitcoin and Crypto Against 'Fearful' Authorities
The pro-crypto statements by the Australian senator come in stark contrast with a Reserve Bank of Australia official, Tony Richards, who called the crypto space a “fad” last week.
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Australia Teen Who "Egged" Lawmaker Gives $70,000 To Christchurch Victims
An Australian teen dubbed "Egg Boy" for cracking an egg on the head of a controversial right-wing lawmaker said he has given almost A$100,000 ($70,000) donated for his legal expenses to support victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings.
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Australia's Social Media Ban Gets Support From Senate Committee
An Australian Senate committee has backed a bill that would ban social media for children under 16 but said social media platforms should not force users to submit personal data such as passport and other digital identification to prove their age.
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Australian Outlet That Interviewed S Jaishankar Responds To Canada's Ban
An Australian news outlet has raised concerns over press freedom after it was blocked by Canada for airing an interview with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and the press conference of Australian Senator Penny Wong.
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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.
-
Who Is Varun Ghosh, Indian-Origin Australian Senator Who Took Oath On Bhagavad Gita
Varun Ghosh, an Indian-origin Australian Senator, made history as he took the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita.
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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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Australian Lawmakers Recommend Potential WeChat Ban on Government Devices
A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its nation...
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Australian Senator Asked To Resign Over Sexual Harasment Allegations
Australia's main opposition Liberal Party leader asked a senator to resign on Friday following allegations of sexual misconduct against him by female senators, which he has denied.
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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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"Sovereignty Never Ceded": Australian MP Slams "Colonising" Queen In Oath
Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe branded Britain's Elizabeth II a "colonising" queen on Monday, as the recently elected lawmaker reluctantly swore allegiance while taking the oath of office.
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Australia Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Russia's Putin's Daughters, Senators
The Australian government has imposed sanctions and travel bans on two daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's daughter, it said in a statement on Friday.
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'Not a Fad': Australian Senator Backs Bitcoin and Crypto Against 'Fearful' Authorities
The pro-crypto statements by the Australian senator come in stark contrast with a Reserve Bank of Australia official, Tony Richards, who called the crypto space a “fad” last week.
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Australia Teen Who "Egged" Lawmaker Gives $70,000 To Christchurch Victims
An Australian teen dubbed "Egg Boy" for cracking an egg on the head of a controversial right-wing lawmaker said he has given almost A$100,000 ($70,000) donated for his legal expenses to support victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings.
