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washingtonpost.comworld16 days ago
Australia Proposes Doubling Fines on Social Media Platforms and Expanding eSafety Powers to Enforce Under-16 Account Ban
The government will introduce draft legislation this week raising the maximum penalty to 99 million Australian dollars. Communications Minister Anika Wells said platforms had resisted the restrictions that took effect in December.
The Guardianpolitics68 days ago
Australian Communications Minister Repays Over $10,000 in Incorrect Travel Claims
Communications minister Anika Wells repaid $10,116.11 after an audit identified four errors in her travel claims since 2022. Prime minister Anthony Albanese rejected calls for her resignation, stating she had referred herself to the audit and followed the rules. The audit found n…