Under-16 social media ban proposed in New Zealand
An Australia-style legislative ban on social media for under-16s is being proposed by New Zealand's governing National party.
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The Australian
3 hours ago
- The Australian
West Australia could realign its public holidays with eastern states
West Australians could be treated to an additional public holiday next year as the state looks at aligning its system with the east coast. WA currently has the lowest number of public holidays in the nation, and usually has a day off one week earlier than its eastern state counterparts. The state celebrates WA Day on the fist Monday in June, then celebrates the Kings Birthday on the fourth weekend in September. Most other states and territories celebrate the Kings Birthday on the second weekend in June. Premier Roger Cook said it was ridiculous to have a situation where Western Australia closes its doors when the east coast was open for business. Picture: NewsWire/ Sharon Smith Premier Roger Cook said his department was looking at realigning West Australian public holidays with the east coast so they were better synched. 'It is ridiculous you have a situation where Western Australia closes its doors or shuts the shop when the east coast is open for business,' he said. 'Today of course, you'll have frustrated members of the Western Australian business community that can't access their colleagues on the east coast. 'I'm reviewing the whole range of public holidays we have in Western Australia and where they land to make sure that we've got better alignment and that they work better for the WA community 'We are part of a national economy, and we should be working together much better to ensure better alignment around these days. ' Premier Roger Cook said his department was looking at realigning WA's public holidays with the east coast. Picture: NewsWire/Philip Gostelow CCIWA chief economist Aaron Morey said it was a good call from the premier but he did not support an additional public holiday. 'I think it's a good call from the Premier and lining up holidays definitely has public merit, how many birthdays does the king need?' he said. 'We're going to see some distraction today, the Melbourne Collingwood game on, I think people would rather be at home watching that.' But Mr Morey said he did not support having an additional public holiday in WA, which were huge headache for small businesses doing it tough. 'Someone might see a public holiday as a benefit, but for a small business, they just see another day when they have to pay $65 an hour for someone to wash dishes,' he said. 'It's really difficult for small business to navigate and to plan around public holidays, and so certainly not supportive of that concept.'
News.com.au
3 hours ago
- News.com.au
Sussan Ley to deliver National Press Club address, first Liberal leader to do so since Scott Morrison
Sussan Ley will give a significant speech at the National Press Club in a move aimed to distance herself from her predecessor Peter Dutton. The Opposition Leader is set to outline her vision for the new-look Liberal Party after it suffered its worst election result, with the Coalition reduced to a paltry 43 seats compared with Labor's 94. However, Ms Ley is not expected to share any new policy announcements, with the party still reviewing its agenda following May's blistering loss. Instead, she will detail how the Liberals will aim to win back voters ahead of the next federal poll due in 2028. 'Addressing the National Press Club is an important opportunity to talk to Australians about the work the Liberal Party will do over the next three years to reflect, respect and represent modern Australia,' she said, ahead of her appearance on June 25. 'Aspiration is the thread that connects every single part of Australian society and by focusing on that, the Liberal Party can once again earn the trust of communities across the country.' Anthony Albanese will address the National Press Club on Tuesday, with his speech set to detail Labor's second-term agenda. The Prime Minister was critical of former opposition leader Peter Dutton of eschewing addressing the club, accusing him of being 'unwilling to face up to the scrutiny'. The speeches are generally televised live and speakers are expected to answer questions from journalists following their remarks. 'For a leader, being here in the last week of the election campaign is more than a matter of respect for tradition,' Mr Albanese told the club a week before the May 3 federal election. 'Standing here is about taking responsibility for your plans. Being here is about being accountable, to the people, to the democratic process.' Ms Ley will also be the first female major party leader to address the National Press Club since Julia Gillard, who fronted the venue prior to Labor's losing election in 2013. Ms Ley will also be first Liberal leader to do so since the appearance of then prime minister Scott Morrison in 2022.
SBS Australia
8 hours ago
- SBS Australia
PM urged to intervene after Australian journalist hit by rubber bullet in LA protests
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to hold US President Donald Trump accountable, after an Australian journalist was shot by a rubber bullet while covering protests in Los Angeles . Nine's US correspondent Lauren Tomasi said her calf was left with what she described as "a nasty bruise", after a policeman fired the rubber bullet which struck her leg. Footage of the incident appears to show one police officer directing his aim in the direction of Tomasi and a camera operator. "It really did hurt, I'd say they were the size of a golf ball," Tomasi said on Melbourne's 3AW radio. "I guess it comes part and parcel of the job sometimes but it does ... give you a sense of ... the situation here is out of control." Nine later released a statement saying: "Lauren and her camera operator are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events." "This incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers journalists can face while reporting from the frontlines of protests, underscoring the importance of their role in providing vital information," the company said. Hanson-Young said it was "simply shocking and completely unacceptable" that US authorities would shoot at an Australian journalist, and urged Albanese to seek an urgent explanation from Trump. "As Albanese is preparing for his first meeting with President Trump, the first thing he must tell the president is to stop shooting at our journalists," she said. "Freedom of the press is a fundamental pillar of a strong, functioning democracy." Albanese will travel as a guest to the G7 summit in Canada next week, where a meeting with Trump is likely but not locked in. "You can't have the Australian prime minister meeting with the US president within days, and have this issue sidelined," Senator Hanson-Young said. "There is no reason why the prime minister should not be picking up the phone today and asking for an explanation." The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said in a statement the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles was in contact with Tomasi and "stands ready to provide consular assistance if required". "Australia supports media freedom and the protection of journalists. All journalists should be able to do their work safely," a spokesperson added. DFAT added that Australians are being urged to avoid areas where demonstrations and protests were happening. SBS News has contacted the Prime Minister's Office for comment. Speaking to Sky News shortly after the footage aired, deputy prime minister Richard Marles said he was unaware of the incident but glad "that reporter is OK". Coalition senator Matt Canavan said the footage suggested "it looks like there was a targeting there," but was reluctant to jump to conclusions. "What it should be is a detailed investigation of all these matters," he told the ABC. Then-prime minister Scott Morrison asked Australia's embassy in Washington DC to investigate the assault. In 2023, a review by the US Office of the Inspector General found excessive force was used against the two media workers. In recent days, thousands of protesters have marched on the streets of Los Angeles, rallying against an immigration crackdown.
