Thousands of SamKnows routers used in Australia's Measuring Broadband Australia program were bricked after the government initiative concluded. Volunteers expressed concern over the e-waste generated, as the devices could be repurposed with custom firmware.
Australia has joined international condemnation of a Chinese missile test in the Pacific, citing non-compliance with international law and insufficient notice. China claims the test was routine military training, but Australia's PM warns of nuclear proliferation risks.
Australia has joined international condemnation of a Chinese missile test in the Pacific, citing non-compliance with international law and insufficient notice. China claims the test was routine military training.
The US and Australia have condemned China's recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it a violation of international law due to insufficient notice. China claims the test was routine and safe, but critics argue it's a destabilizing provocation.
China has conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific, which Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong has condemned as "destabilising to the region" and "lacking in transparency". The test missile, carrying a dummy warhead, landed in designated waters and was described by China as a "routine arrangement" of military training.
China conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan for destabilizing the region. The test, reportedly involving a nuclear-capable device with a dummy warhead, occurred shortly after Australia and Fiji signed a defense alliance.
China conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific, which Australia's acting prime minister Richard Marles called "destabilising to the region." Australia was informed of the test, reportedly involving a nuclear-capable device with a dummy warhead, on the same day it signed a defense alliance with Fiji.
China's navy confirmed a "strategic missile" test-fire with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean. Australia's government labelled the move "destabilising" and inconsistent with regional calls for peace, citing China's military build-up. New Zealand also expressed deep concern.
China test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific. Australia's government labelled the move 'destabilising,' while Fiji's PM expects no severe pushback from China regarding a new military pact between Australia and Fiji.
International students in Australia are outraged after the government quietly doubled graduate visa fees for the second time in months, with some feeling "robbed" and treated like "cash cows." Experts suggest the increases are a budget measure, not aimed at fixing systemic issues.
Australian MPs and crossbenchers are urging the government to strengthen gambling advertising reforms, with concerns raised about incidental advertising and the influence of influencers. Meanwhile, the Coalition's decision to send tougher social media laws to an inquiry is drawing criticism, with accusations of allowing tech companies time to 'shred documents'. Additionally, Australia is providing $2 million in aid to Venezuela following earthquakes.
Labor's proposed gambling advertising restrictions are being criticized by the Greens, Coalition, and independents as insufficient. Calls are mounting for a parliamentary inquiry and tougher measures, including a comprehensive ban on ads across all platforms within three years.
Australia has expressed concerns to China regarding its new ethnic unity law, which could impact individuals beyond China's borders. The law aims to create a shared national identity but includes provisions that allow Beijing to hold overseas groups legally accountable for undermining 'ethnic unity'. The European Parliament and UN human rights experts have also called for the law's repeal, citing potential human rights implications.
South Australia is aiming to attract billions in AI data centre investment, with Premier Malinauskas releasing a strategy and new laws. Concerns persist over energy and water supply impacts, despite technological advancements and renewable energy availability.
South Australia's government has axed a mandatory social worker registration scheme, a key recommendation from an inquest into a child's death. While child protection advocates decry the move as a betrayal, some in the DV sector believe it could ease workforce shortages.
A $28 million South Australian government fund for rural industries, established in the 1980s, has sat unused for a decade. Growers in the embattled Riverland region, facing drought and poor wine market conditions, are puzzled by the unspent funds, which could support farm development or industry transition.
South Australia will introduce legislation to remove the rights of perpetrators of serious crimes to decide what happens with the remains of their victims. The changes aim to prevent further trauma for victims' families.
More than half of Australia's government agencies failed to meet the first transparency deadline for disclosing their use of AI, despite a policy requiring basic information sharing to build public trust.
Former foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans has called the Aukus defence agreement a "ludicrous delusion" and one of Australia's worst foreign policy decisions. He argues a future US administration would only assist Australia if its own assets were threatened, not for an "existential attack".
Former Australian foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans has called the Aukus nuclear submarine deal one of the worst defence decisions ever made, warning it effectively extends the US military fleet and paints a target on Australia's back. He expressed skepticism about delivery timelines and costs, particularly for the UK-Australia joint submarines.
Australian government officials are raising concerns about the nation's growing reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, citing risks to law enforcement and national security. Documents reveal assessments of "availability risks due to the offshore nature of Starlink" and "significant control" by private operators over networks, potentially exceeding national regulatory capacity.
Australia's Labor government has withdrawn plans to make ASIO's compulsory questioning powers permanent, opting instead for a three-year review. However, the scope of offenses covered will expand to include promoting communal violence and attacking defense systems.
Six months after Australia's under-16 social media ban, supporters claim it protects youth online. Critics note continued teen usage and enforcement difficulties, as other countries consider similar measures.
Australia's High Court ruled against the government, allowing non-citizens unlawfully detained to claim compensation. This decision could cost millions and impacts over 350 individuals.
