Australia
Mastercard used its dominance to dictate online platform rules, then launched its own digital ID system to capitalize on it
Payment processors are positioning themselves as the decider of who gets to stay online.
Police in Australia turn up on doorsteps to quiz citizens over social media posts
Citizens have posted the chilling footage.
Australian consumer group calls for government action on social media users who give paid health advice without qualifications
Calls for a crackdown on “misinformation.”
Australia’s Labor Party asks Google what “misinformation” censorship plans it has for the next election
Flags content from anti-lockdown lawmaker Craig Kelly.
Sydney doctor who criticized medical censorship online is suspended from practicing medicine
Dr. Paul Oosterhuis was accused of spreading misinformation.
Australian High Court rules publishers are responsible for the Facebook comments left by users
The move will likely see more Australian publishers turn off and block comments to avoid liability.
Australia to use geolocation and face recognition to police quarantine
The government in Australia continues to be one of the pandemic’s extremest authorities.
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner says he supports free speech, then adds a “but”
Citizens of New South Wales are being arrested for organizing protests on social media.
Australia passes sweeping internet surveillance bill
“No one is safe under these new laws.”