New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
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Housing Minister Clare O'Neil defends government's HomeBuilder scheme against claims it overheated Australia's housing market, sparking heated parliamentary debate about housing affordability.
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Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation requiring parental consent for under-16s on social media platforms, with age verification technology and hefty penalties for non-compliance.
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Australian schools are implementing sweeping social media bans, with Reddit getting the green light while Roblox faces exclusion in new national safety guidelines.
Major social media platforms including Reddit and Kick have been added to Australia's growing list of digital services required to implement strict age verification or face substantial penalties.
The Australian government is expanding its proposed social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland pushing for age verification technology to protect minors online.
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New data reveals Western Australia's housing shortage has intensified with building approvals hitting concerning lows. Experts warn the situation requires urgent government action to address the growing crisis.
Major delays hit Newcastle's southbound traffic after serious crash on Industrial Drive. Emergency services on scene causing significant disruptions for afternoon commuters.
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A massive new build-to-rent initiative is set to transform Australia's housing landscape, with a $1 billion injection creating thousands of new rental properties across the nation.
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The ACT government unveils ambitious planning reforms to boost housing density around transport corridors, tackling the territory's housing crisis head-on with smarter urban development.
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The University of Newcastle unveils ambitious new student housing development to address accommodation shortages and enhance campus life for domestic and international students.
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