Australia
Stories
Reality TV Star Dropped From Management Over Instagram Post Critical of “Drag Queen Story Time”
After people complained.
World Health Organization Zero Draft Pandemic Treaty Pushes for Increased Surveillance Powers
The global, unelected health agency is inching closer to being granted new, legally binding powers.
Australia Is Concerned It Can’t Stop “Misinformation” in Private Conversations
Fresh attempts to try and undermine a right to privacy.
World Health Organization Meets to Discuss Granting of Increased Surveillance Powers Under Pandemic Treaty
The global health agency could get new surveillance powers by May 2024.
Australia Launches Biometric and QR App That Grants Access to Services
It also serves as a digital ID.
Australian Company Directors Have Just One Week to Be Forced Into Mandatory Digital ID
There’s a growing pushback over privacy concerns.
Australia Considers Centralizing Digital ID
More central control.
United Nations Anti-Misinformation Push Spreads Offline to New Poster Campaign
A major “Verified” campaign.
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank Begins Tracking Transactions, Links It to Carbon Footprint
Surveilling transactions to nudge social change.
Australian Banks Embrace Digital ID
New partnerships are being formed.
