Political pressure on tech giants has grown throughout the week and leaders are fuming as misinformation and violent content continues to spread like “wildfire”.
“There have been systemic barriers put on multicultural communities,” says Senate hopeful Wesa Chau. “And when we talk about discrimination,this is what it looks like.”
Furious Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones will force social media companies to answer to government after the spread of misinformation had turned a “horrific week into something diabolical”.
Since the Bondi and western Sydney church stabbings,attention of politicians and analysts has turned to the role of social media in spreading false claims.
As the nation remains in shock over the weekend’s Bondi murders,Peter Dutton on Tuesday wrote to Anthony Albanese offering rare bipartisan co-operation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for peace after the alleged violent stabbing of a church leader on Monday night and injuries to several police in clashes outside.
Australia’s bipartisan support for its key international climate pledge is under threat as the Nationals seek a deal in return for maintaining their support for a net zero emissions policy.
Labor must recruit future MPs from more diverse backgrounds to remain relevant,two federal MPs argue,as the party’s primary vote sits at historic lows.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates,but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the opposition.
The Albanese government is facing pressure from a growing number of concerned Labor MPs about laws the party tried to rush through parliament last month.
Kroger is embroiled in a battle for control over the $52 million Mayfield Childcare fuelled in part by a contentious deal three years ago.