Australia
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans laments Facebook censorship
Evans isn’t the first to voice concerns.
Australian public servant fired over article that talked about how Big Tech has profited from COVID-19
He was told to delete it or lose his job.
Australia to use surveillance drones to enforce lockdowns and social distancing
The new invasive measures will be trialed in Melbourne.
Google accused of peddling misinformation
The tables have turned.
Australian man wins $200,000 payout from BP after getting fired for popular Hitler meme
In Australia, it’s not as easy to dismiss someone over social media posts.
Australia’s anti-encryption law has damaged the country’s tech industry
Australian companies are being shunned over data privacy concerns.
Google reinstates monetization for ZeroHedge after stricter comment moderation changes
It’s Google’s way or the highway.
Google says it’s not a monopoly
Document shows Google would argue that the existence of Amazon and Facebook show that it’s not a monopoly power.
Chinese student studying in Australia was targeted by the CCP after speaking out
Even her family have been questioned by police over her criticism of the party.
Australian government wants to partner with social media companies to review “misinformation”
The regulators want a “code of conduct”.
Google to start paying mainstream outlets for news
The alliance between Big Tech and the news media could become complicated.
In Australia, users who leave one-star reviews on businesses are increasingly being sued for defamation
Several cases are popping up each year.