Under-16 social media restriction

Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Protect Young Users

Sydney, Australia — The Australian government has unveiled plans to implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, citing growing concerns about the negative impact of digital platforms on young people’s mental health and safety. This new policy, set to take effect in 2025, aims to shield minors from […]

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Pauline Hanson

Federal Court Rules Pauline Hanson Guilty of Racial Discrimination Against Senator Mehreen Faruqi in ‘Angry Personal Attack’

*Canberra, Australia — In a landmark decision, the Federal Court has found Senator Pauline Hanson guilty of racial discrimination following a tweet directed at fellow Senator Mehreen Faruqi. The court ruled that Hanson’s social media post constituted a racially charged attack, crossing the line from political commentary to personal insult based on race and background. […]

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AUD 3 Million

Australia to Contribute AUD 3 Million to Pakistan’s Climate-Resilient Water Management Project

Australia has committed AUD 3 million to fund a crucial water management project in Pakistan, aimed at enhancing the country’s climate resilience and improving water allocation. The Memorandum of Subsidiary Agreement for the project, titled “Climate Resilient and Adaptive Water Allocation,” was signed after receiving approval from Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Cheema. […]

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