Energy Minister Chris Bowen has made expectations to emitters 'crystal clear' amid a report on BHP shelving green projects. He also discussed falling energy prices, attributing them to renewables and batteries, while acknowledging more work is needed. Bowen defended Australia's COP role and addressed the Snowy 2.0 cost blowout.
US-based Management and Training Corporation (MTC), operating Australia's immigration detention centers via Secure Journeys, faces multiple investigations due to catastrophic security failures. These include detainee escapes, staff assaults, and a lack of basic safety equipment, prompting warnings from regulators about risks to staff and detainees.
Streamer Nico Sneako became part of a major controversy after reports claimed Australia cancelled his visa and issued a lifetime ban. Australian minister Tony Burke reportedly took the action over concerns related to hateful content. Sneako denied being deported and said he voluntarily left Australia after finishing his South East Asia trip and meetings in Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia has deported American YouTuber Sneako. The government cancelled his visa and imposed a lifetime ban. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the country is better without his divisive presence. This action follows legislative amendments allowing the government to protect the community from those spreading hatred. Sneako was ordered to leave immediately or face detention. The decision received cross-party support.
The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.
A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State (Isis) jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said on Wednesday, warning some will face arrest. The four women and nine children, who had been living in Roj camp in Syria, are expected to land in Sydney and Melbourne airports on Thursday, according to local media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he received an alert on Wednesday morning when the group’s travel booking was made. “The government is not...
