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More than 10,000 Australians have filed coronavirus vaccine injury claims
The federal government is facing a hefty bill for rare but significant coronavirus vaccine injuries, with at least 10,000 people planning to claim.
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Can't give out what you don't have.
Anti-troll laws could force social media companies to give out names and contact details
In an attempt to crack down on trolls, the federal government proposes new social media laws that could force companies to reveal names of anonymous users.
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Scenes of joy as Australia’s international travel restarts after nearly 20 months
Australia’s international borders reopened on Monday, ending nearly 20 months of tough restrictions and sparking emotional scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as people reunited with their loved o...
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[Australia/Victoria] Children under 12 years to be fined $40 for not complying with face mask laws Papers, please!
Fines, enforcement and reporting | Coronavirus Victoria
Find information about the enforcement of COVID-19 directions in Victoria, the fines for non-compliance and how to report a breach
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Police officer who violently arrested woman for ‘not smiling’ at him jailed
The former NSW police officer assaulted Anya Bradford for “refusing to make eye contact and smile.”
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The $3.50 go-anywhere ticket to fight climate change
Austria is launching a new transport pass, Klimaticket. It gives passengers unlimited rides on trains, buses, trams and metro lines that costs about $3.50 (3 euro) a day.
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.. and what they actually mean is to have your full ID so they can "prosecute" you.
Australian Online Privacy Bill to make social media age verification mandatory for tech giants, Reddit, Zoom, gaming platforms | ZDNet
A new Bill targeting social media platforms wants stronger penalties for user privacy breaches that could see companies fined 10% of their annual turnover.
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Women escaping domestic violence can now access $5,000 federal payments
The Escaping Violence Payment, which became available on Tuesday, comes as many states and territories have reported jumps in the number of domestic violence cases during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Australians ‘complacent’ to rapid growth in digital surveillance
Saudi human rights activist and author Manal al-Sharif says Australians are complacent about the rapid growth in digital surveillance and the impact of tech and media monopolies on freedom of speech. ...