31. Avustralya başbakanı
Q & A Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Airport City Summit
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, CHAIR OF WESTERN SYDNEY LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE: Hey, boss.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be here.
Radio interview - ABC Sydney
CRAIG REUCASSEL, HOST: The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is about to be in Western Sydney today speaking at the Airport City Summit. He joins us this morning. Morning, Prime Minister.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Good to be with you.CRAIG REUCASSEL: You've been pushing for a second airport in Sydney for about a quarter of a century. PRIME MINISTER: A bit longer actually, it was in my first speech in 1996.CRAIG REUCASSEL: 1996?
- Diplomatik01 Tem
Delivering real change for Australians on July 1
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering real change for Australians, with a suite of cost-of-living measures starting on 1 July 2026, including more tax cuts, a full six months of Paid Parental leave, strengthening Medicare and more hospital funding. Starting 1 July 2026, the Albanese Labor Government is:
Q&A - Australia's economic outlook 2026
ANDREW CLENNELL, HOST: Hello, Prime Minister. Thanks for joining us. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thank you.CLENNELL: I want to start the interview by playing a couple of exchanges you and I had in the last week of the election campaign.[VIDEO PACKAGE PLAYS]CLENNELL: There you go. Do you rule out negative gearing? You did. Why can't you win an election by telling the truth?
Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting 2026
The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, to Noosa, Australia on 6 June for their third Annual Leaders’ Meeting.
Press conference - Noosa Heads, Queensland
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Thanks for joining us. I was absolutely delighted to host Prime Minister Luxon in Queensland today for our Annual Meeting. Australia has no closer partner than New Zealand. We are family. And we share values, we share history and we're two of the world's most integrated economies. And the meeting that we had beforehand as well with business leaders really highlighted that integration which is occurring.
- Diplomatik07 Haz
Doorstop - Caloundra, Queensland
CORINNE MULHOLLAND, SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND: Welcome to the sunny Sunshine Coast, particularly to our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It is wonderful to have you here at the Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic. Can I also say a big welcome to the team from Ochre Health, including Hamish and Dr. Eric, as well, and Ashley, who's going to be the new nurse here at the clinic. It's wonderful to have you all here. It is exciting to be here for a sneak peek through the soon to be opened Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic.
- Diplomatik09 Haz
Press conference - Bendigo
LISA CHESTERS: Good afternoon and welcome to all those visiting Bendigo. I am Lisa Chesters, the proud federal member for Bendigo, and so pleased to be able to welcome the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, back to Bendigo. It's an important visit. It's a visit where the PM said he was coming to Bendigo. I said, we are going to TAFE, and for good reason.
Radio interview - ABC Radio Melbourne
RAF EPSTEIN, HOST: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is in Melbourne. He will be at Neale Daniher’s state funeral at the MCG. Good morning, thanks for coming.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Good to be here.EPSTEIN: Look, I’ll get to that really moving occasion later on. There are American attacks on Iran right now. Do you have any idea what Donald Trump is trying to achieve?
Press conference - Frankston
JODIE BELYEA, MEMBER FOR DUNKLEY: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Dunkley. And I'm very thrilled to have the Prime Minister here, Anthony Albanese, back into Dunkley. It's always a thrill to have him here with me, alongside the community. About 12 months ago, we initiated a really exceptional campaign to ensure accessible help for people in communities across Australia, and here today we're at the Young Street Medical Clinic, one of 23 bulk billing clinics across the community of Dunkley.
- Diplomatik10 Haz
Television interview - Channel Nine
TOM STEINFORT, HOST: Welcome back to the MCG and Nine's special presentation of the state funeral for the great Neale Daniher.ALICIA LOXLEY, HOST: Joining us now is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who led a wonderful condolence motion for Neale Daniher in Parliament a couple of weeks ago. It's a huge day, isn't it, for the Daniher family, but also the wider Australian community.
- Diplomatik11 Haz
$100 million to deliver more arthritis research
The Albanese Government is delivering a record amount of funding for Arthritis by establishing a new Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Research Mission.We will invest $100 million over 10 years to deliver the Mission that will boost research into arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.The Mission will be established through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and will bring together key researchers, health professionals, industry partners and patients to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the debilitating condition.
Press conference - Clifton Springs, Vic
LIBBY COKER MP, MEMBER FOR CORANGAMITE: So thank you very much for being with us today. It is a very exciting day. I am thrilled to have my boss and the Prime Minister of the country, Anthony Albanese, with us today. We also have Brooklyn and Lachie and Rosco, and we're here today because we want to actually celebrate and encourage people to take up 5% first home buyer deposit scheme. This has been an amazing scheme.
- Diplomatik17 Haz
The Albanese Government delivers all Medicare Urgent Care Clinics promised
The Albanese Government has delivered on its election commitment to open an additional 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the final clinic opening in Caloundra, Queensland today.Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are providing cost of living relief, helping families access healthcare without the cost, providing free Medicare-backed care close to home.The opening is a historic milestone meaning all 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics promised by the Government are now operating around the country.
- Diplomatik17 Haz
Albanese Government locks in pay rise for early educators while limiting fees for families
Every day early educators help children learn, grow and get ready for school.It’s one of the most important jobs in the country and they should be paid fairly for that work.That’s why the Albanese Government funded a 15 per cent pay rise for Early Education and Care Workers.Today, the Albanese Government is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in this historic 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
- Diplomatik18 Haz
Tax reform implementation for small business and startups
The Albanese Government is today announcing further implementation details for its tax reform package, following an intensive first round of post-Budget consultation.Our tax reforms are all about making it easier for Australians to buy their first home, cutting taxes for workers, and better aligning the tax treatment of labour and asset income, and this is reflected in the core legislation before the Senate.
Press conference - Sydney
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Can I begin by acknowledging the bravery of the Socceroos, and they certainly gave everything on the field there in Seattle, and I'm sure I speak on behalf of all Australians. When we say we're proud of you, we look forward to the game against Paraguay, and to us qualifying through to the next round. So, to Tony Popovic and all the Socceroos, well done.
Additional fuel excise relief for the month of July
The Albanese Government will extend fuel excise relief for another month, making petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper versus normal prices for July, saving Australians around $11 per tank. This is more temporary support that will help take the sting out of petrol prices and help Australians with the cost of living. In addition, the Albanese Government will reduce the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge by 16 cents for the same period to help truckies keep Australia moving.
Australia and Canada sign landmark agreement on Over the Horizon Radar export
The Albanese Government has announced the nation’s largest ever defence export, with the signing of a government-to-government arrangement with Canada to export an Australian Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) system.This $2.5 billion agreement marks the first international sale of Australia’s world-leading OTHR technology, building on the proven success of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) while supporting hundreds of Australian industry jobs.
- Diplomatik23 Haz
Government another step closer to delivering tax reforms
The Albanese Government is another step closer to delivering its tax reforms for workers, home buyers, and businesses. These reforms will make it easier for Australians to buy their first home, cut taxes for over 13 million workers, and better align the tax treatment of labour and asset income.Today the Greens have confirmed they will support passage of the first tranche of tax reform legislation.It is now a question for the rest of the Parliament whether they will get on board with tax cuts for workers and a fairer tax system for first home buyers.
- Diplomatik24 Haz
Paid Parental Leave to expand to 6 months
One week to go: Bundle of joy for new parents as paid parental leave expands to 6 monthsIn one week, the Albanese Labor Government will deliver a major expansion of Paid Parental Leave, helping new parents spend more time at home with their newest family member.From 1 July eligible families will be able to access up to 26 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, backed by the Government.Thanks to Labor’s changes, families accessing the full entitlement will receive almost $30,000 across their Paid Parental Leave.
Television interview - ABC News Breakfast
JAMES GLENDAY, HOST: I'm happy to say we are joined now by the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, who is of course in Canberra. Prime Minister, welcome back to our program.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: G'day, James. Good to be with you.
Television interview - Today Show
TOM STEINFORT: Welcome back to today at 8am, after months of debate, Labor's highly contentious tax package has officially passed Parliament.SARAH ABO: For more, we are joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. PM Good morning to you. Good to see you.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Great to be with you.
Television interview - Sunrise
MATT SHIRVINGTON, HOST: The Prime Minister joins us now live in Canberra. Good morning to you, PM. So, do you think you still have the trust –ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.SHIRVINGTON: Of the Australian people. That's the big question at the moment.
Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome Prime Minister of Vanuatu the Hon Jotham Napat to Australia on Monday, 29 June 2026.This will be Prime Minister Napat’s first official visit to Australia since taking office, and the second time the leaders have met.This visit will reaffirm Australia and Vanuatu’s commitment to elevate our bilateral relationship.Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Napat and his delegation at Parliament House to discuss continued economic, security and development cooperation.
Stronger powers and double the penalties for world-leading social media law
The Albanese Government is doubling down on platforms that are not doing enough to keep under 16s off social media.The Government will strengthen the eSafety Commissioner’s information-gathering powers with new legislation and will double the maximum penalty for breaches of the social media minimum age law to $99 million.Australian parents have led this global movement and we back them to keep our kids safe.Social media companies have a social responsibility, and they must uphold their legal responsibility in Australia to keep under 16s off social media.
Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Good afternoon. It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Napat and his delegation on what is his first visit to Australia as Prime Minister. Australia and Vanuatu are of course members of the Pacific family, with connections built over generations. And that close relationship has allowed us to progress and today to sign a landmark new treaty, the Nakamal Agreement. It's not lost on my Government the naming of this agreement.
Press conference - Canberra
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon again. Well its been 6 months since the start of our world-leading aged social media ban started and I'm joined by the Minister. But importantly as well, I'm joined by Wayne Holdsworth, parent of Mac, and Mia Bannister, the parent of Ollie. This is a change in the world that has been led by Australian parents. Who have taken what are personal tragedies and channelled that into a demand for action to protect our younger citizens.
More fuel relief passes the Parliament
The Albanese Labor Government's extension of fuel tax relief has now passed the Parliament, cutting the excise by 16 cents per litre for petrol and diesel for all of July.We’re delivering more temporary and tapered support that will help take the sting out of petrol prices and help Australians with the cost of living.This will save Australian motorists around $11 on a 65-litre tank.The excise cut will continue until 2 August.We are also cutting the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge by 16 cents for the same period to help truckies keep Australia moving.
- Diplomatik30 Haz
Television interview - ABC 7:30
SARAH FERGUSON, HOST: Prime Minister welcome to 7:30.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you Sarah.FERGUSON: Do you consider Labor's modest improvement in the polls to be an endorsement of your Budget tax measures?
Bir ülke daha çocuklara sosyal medya yasağı için harekete geçti
Avustralya hükümeti, 16 yaş altı çocuklara yönelik sosyal medya yasağının etkinliğini artırmak amacıyla internet denetleme kurulunun yetkilerini genişleten yeni yasa tasarısını parlamentoya sundu. Avustralya, 16 yaş altı çocuklara yönelik uygulanan sosyal medya yasağının yargısal denetimini güçlendirmek ve internet denetleme kurulunun teknoloji devlerine karşı açacağı davaları desteklemek amacıyla hazırlanan yeni yasa tasarısını bugün parlamentoya sundu. Dünyada bir ilk niteliği taşıyan ve geçtiğimiz aralık ayında yürürlüğe giren kısıtlamaların üzerinden altı ay geçmesine rağmen elde edilen veriler, çocukların halen bu platformlara erişim sağlayabildiğini ortaya koyuyor. Başbakan Anthony Albanese, Canberra'da basın mensuplarına yaptığı açıklamada, sosyal medyada halen çok fazla çocuk bulunduğunu ve teknoloji şirketlerinin yasağa uymak için yeterli çabayı göstermediğini ifade etti. Albanese, "Bugün sosyal medya şirketlerine süre tanımayı bırakıyoruz; attığımız adımları kararlılıkla sürdürüyor ve yapmaya hazır olduğumuz değişiklikleri iki katına çıkarıyoruz" dedi. Öğleden sonra sunulacak yasa tasarısının, sosyal medya şirketlerinin 16 yaşından küçük çocukların platformlarda yer almasını engellemek için ellerindeki tüm imkanları kullanmalarını zorunlu kılacağını ekledi. Ülkenin internet denetleme kurulu eSafety, yasal yükümlülüklere uymadıkları şüphesiyle beş büyük platform hakkında soruşturma yürütüyor. Mercek altındaki bu platformlar arasında Meta bünyesindeki Facebook ve Instagram'ın yanı sıra Snapchat, TikTok ve Google'ın sahibi olduğu YouTube yer alıyor. Muhalefetteki koalisyon blokuna yasa tasarısına destek verme çağrısında bulunan Başbakan Albanese, ilk yasal düzenlemenin parlamentodan partiler üstü bir mutabakatla geçtiğini hatırlattı. Cumartesi günü kamuoyuna duyurulan yasal değişiklikler kapsamında, kurallara uymayan şirketlere verilecek azami ceza miktarı 49,5 milyon Avustralya dolarından 99 milyon Avustralya dolarına (yaklaşık 68,2 milyon ABD doları) yükseltiliyor. İletişim Bakanı Anika Wells, yeni düzenlemenin eSafety Komisyonuna şirket yönetim kurulu toplantı tutanakları ve kurum içi e-postalar gibi hassas belgelere erişim yetkisi vereceğini açıkladı. Wells, bu yetki sayesinde kurallara uymayan platformlara karşı açılacak davaların yasal dayanaklarının mümkün olan en güçlü şekilde kurulacağını belirtti. Tasarının parlamentodaki sunumu sırasında teknoloji firmalarını yasayı kasten çiğnemek ve yasağın etrafından dolanmak için hileli yollara başvurmakla suçlayan İletişim Bakanı Wells, şu ifadeleri kullandı: "Bugün Avustralya bu şirketlere net bir mesaj gönderiyor: Ne yaptığınızı görüyoruz ve burada oyun oynamıyoruz. Eğer Avustralya'da faaliyet göstermek istiyorsanız Avustralya yasalarına uymak zorundasınız. Uymadığınız takdirde sonuçlarına katlanırsınız." Sydney sakinlerinden Bill Wright, hükümetin sosyal medya şirketlerini sorumlu tutma yönündeki adımlarını memnuniyetle karşıladığını ifade etti. Wright, "Bu sorunun çözümünde dünyaya öncülük ediyor olabiliriz ancak yapacak daha çok işimiz olduğu açık. Kurallara uymayan şirketlere kesilmesi planlanan cezalar bile tek başına yeterli olmayabilir" şeklinde görüş belirtti. Yeni yasa tasarısının yürürlüğe girebilmesi için parlamentonun onayından geçmesi gerekiyor. DÜNYA GENELİNDE DİJİTAL ÖNLEMLER YAYGINLAŞIYOR Avustralya'nın öncülük ettiği kısıtlamalara paralel olarak Türkiye dahil dünya genelinde de çocukların korunmasına yönelik sosyal medya düzenlemeleri yaygınlık kazanıyor. Norveç, İspanya, İtalya ve İngiltere 16 yaş altına yönelik kısıtlama ve yasaklar üzerinde çalışırken, Yunanistan, Danimarka, Fransa ve Portekiz ise 13 ila 15 yaş sınırları ve ebeveyn onayına dayalı doğrulama mekanizmaları hazırlıyor. Avrupa Parlamentosu da üye ülkelere sosyal medyada 16 yaş sınırı getirilmesi yönünde tavsiyede bulunuyor.
Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island
Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base in the Pacific nation. Vanuatu is at the centre of strategic rivalry between China and US allies in the South Pacific, and Australia has expressed concern that Beijing is seeking a permanent security presence in the region. The agreement commits Australia to $345 million in support for Vanuatu, whose largest external creditor is China, and it stops a foreign military power establishing a base there. “What this does is to provide certainty for Australia that there will be no foreign military base,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters after signing the deal in Canberra with his Vanuatu counterpart Jotham Napat. “We have concluded a balanced agreement that will protect our collective and individual security and our sovereignty,” he said. China’s navy has made repeated port calls to Vanuatu. Beijing also funded the expansion of a wharf in Luganville, once the largest US military base in the South Pacific, fuelling concern in Canberra and Washington that China wanted a navy base. China and Vanuatu previously said the wharf was for cruise ships. The “Nakamal Agreement” commits Vanuatu to rejecting the militarisation of infrastructure, Napat said. Military infrastructure The agreement, viewed by AFP, states that “Vanuatu shall not permit its territory to be used for any foreign military base or infrastructure”. Australia will help Vanuatu develop ports, digital, aviation and energy infrastructure, with Vanuatu agreeing to keep such infrastructure free from “foreign interference” or militarisation. It also recognises Australia as “Vanuatu’s longstanding primary policing partner”, and says Vanuatu will prioritise policing requests to other members of the Pacific Islands Forum regional bloc. China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023, and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force. The agreement says Australia and Vanuatu will elevate assistance in “police training and equipment, policing, maritime security, cyber security, intelligence cooperation, and infrastructure”. The Vanuatu treaty is the latest in a string of agreements Australia has struck with Pacific island nations, seeking to curb China’s expanding security influence. Chinese police have maintained a presence in Solomon Islands since signing a secret security pact in 2022. Vanuatu has said it is separately negotiating an economic agreement with China, which has built roads and government buildings in the South Pacific nation over a decade. Contest for influence The Nakamal Agreement does not stop Vanuatu partnering with China on infrastructure, but says the Pacific nation will consult Australia when it engages a third-party. A former Australian diplomat in the Pacific, James Batley, said the contest for influence between Beijing and Canberra would continue. “Vanuatu’s long tradition of non-alignment means that it won’t simply abandon its relationship with China. Nor will China abandon its attempts to undermine Australia’s interests in Vanuatu,” he told AFP. Anna Naupa, a Pacific security researcher with the Australian National University, said the signing was a “significant milestone” after a prolonged period of uncertainty since the agreement went unsigned during Albanese’s visit to Vanuatu last year. Vanuatu has sought better access for its citizens to Australia for travel and work, and agreed to differentiate foreign-born Vanuatu citizens who gained a passport through a controversial investment scheme. Workers from Vanuatu made a significant contribution to Australia’s horticultural sector, Naupa told AFP.
Avustralya ve Vanuatu yabancı askeri üsleri yasaklayan anlaşma imzaladıSosyal medya kısıtlaması için bir adım daha! Sınırı ihlal eden platformlara ceza yağacak
ABC News'ün haberine göre, Avustralya hükümeti, sosyal medya yasağını güçlendirmek amacıyla teknoloji şirketlerine yönelik yaptırımları ağırlaştıracak yasa teklifi hazırladı. Yeni düzenlemeyle birlikte, Avustralya eSafety Komiseri Julie Inman Grant'in yetkileri genişletilecek. Grant, sosyal medya şirketlerinden yaş sınırını uygulamak için aldıkları önlemlere ilişkin kanıt talep edebilecek. Platformlara yaş doğrulama hizmeti sunan üçüncü taraf şirketler de bilgi vermekle yükümlü olacak. Başbakan Anthony Albanese, yaptığı açıklamada, Aralık 2025'ten bu yana sosyal medya platformlarının, 16 yaş altındaki kullanıcıların hesap açmasını veya mevcut hesaplarını kullanmasını engellemek için "makul adımlar atmakla" yükümlü olduğunu hatırlatarak büyük teknoloji şirketlerinin yasaya uymak için yeterli çabayı göstermediğini söyledi. Çok fazla çocuğun hala sosyal medya kullandığını ifade eden Albanese, şirketlerin yükümlülüklerini yerine getirmemesi halinde uygulanabilecek azami para cezasının 49,5 milyon Avustralya dolarından 99 milyon Avustralya dolarına çıkarılacağını açıkladı. Hükümete göre, kararın yürürlüğe girmesinden bu yana 16 yaş altı kullanıcılara ait 5 milyondan fazla hesap kaldırıldı, devre dışı bırakıldı veya erişime kapatıldı. SOSYAL MEDYA KULLANIMINA YAŞ DÜZENLEMESİ Avustralya'da, 16 yaş altının sosyal medya platformlarına erişimine yönelik yasal düzenleme, 10 Aralık 2025'te yürürlüğe girmişti. Düzenleme kapsamında X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat gibi ağların yanı sıra Reddit, Twitch, Threads ve Kick de dahil 10 mecra, yaş kısıtlamasına tabi tutuluyor. Avustralya hükümeti, yasayla algoritmaların ve zararlı içeriklerin çocuklar ve gençler üzerinde yarattığı olumsuz etkiyi azaltmayı hedefliyor. Şirketlerin, 16 yaş altındaki çocuklara ait hesapların kaldırılması için makul adımları atmaması halinde 49,5 milyon Avustralya doları para cezasına çarptırılması öngörülüyor. Batılı liderlerde istifa dalgası! Avrupa'da bir isim daha görevi bırakıyor Tek günde 109 ölü! Avrupa yanıyor: İşte ülke ülke sıcaklık rekorları ve can kaybı
Avustralya, Sosyal Medya Yaş Sınırını İhlal Eden Platformlara Ağır Cezalar GetiriyorAustralia to double fine on platforms for flouting teen social media ban
Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breaches of the regulation and arm the eSafety online watchdog with greater powers to curb the platforms, it said. The independent regulator was “actively investigating” potential non-compliance by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, the government said in a statement. “It’s clear big tech are not doing enough to comply with the law — there are still too many children on social media,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “These changes reflect the seriousness with which we take any failure by social media companies to comply.” Underage users have been dodging the restrictions by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or by logging into private browsers. The success of the Australian restriction is of intense interest to a growing number of nations that have introduced or are mulling similar bans — including Britain, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. One of the first peer-reviewed evaluations of the Australian measure, published this month in the British Medical Journal, found “insufficient evidence” that it had much impact on social media use by youngsters. The researchers surveyed more than 400 young people immediately before the restrictions came into effect, and again three months after, finding “substantial circumvention” of the rules. There was little change for users aged 12-13, a slight decrease for the 14-15 age group and an increase in use for those aged 16 and older. ‘Bare minimum’ The government says it is clear the regulator needs more powers even though more than five million accounts held by under-16s have been blocked since the ban came into force on December 10. Under the new laws, the eSafety Commissioner will be able to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what they have done to prevent under-16s from getting an account. It will be empowered to demand information and documents from the social media companies and also from third parties such as age assurance or app store providers to help it check the platforms’ claims. Communications Minister Anika Wells said she was not satisfied the platforms were doing enough. “Based on the regular updates I receive from the eSafety Commissioner, it is clear to me that social media platforms are adopting tricks straight out of the big tech playbook and doing the bare minimum to get by,” Wells said. “Social media platforms are some of the richest and most powerful companies in the world, and we’re serious about holding them to account,” she said. “These tough new penalties and powers show we will not back down. Instead, we are doubling down on our efforts to hold big tech to account.” A growing body of research suggests too much time online is taking a toll on teen well-being, and Australia’s ban has been hailed as a godsend for parents sick of seeing children glued to their phones. Although platforms have pledged to abide by the laws, they have warned the measures could instead push teenagers into dark, unregulated corners of the internet. Social media companies bear sole responsibility for checking that Australia-based users are 16 or older, and must prove they have taken “reasonable steps” to weed out young teenagers. Some platforms are using AI tools to estimate ages based on photos, while users can also choose to prove their age by uploading a government ID.
Australia politics live: ‘Keep the flame of memory burning’, PM tells opening of new Australian War Memorial gallery
Anthony Albanese presided over ceremony in Canberra last night. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Greens have argued Labor’s proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are “punching down” on the very people the scheme is designed to protect. Greens senator Nick McKim told the ABC’s 7:30 program on Tuesday night, “we are absolutely committed to fighting this bill with every tool in our toolkit”. That most unadorned of sentences that dwells within us like a heartbeat – we vow to keep the flame of memory burning so brightly that its glow reaches future generations. Today we adjourned the parliament so that everyone who wished to could come mark the opening of this Atrium and Anzac Hall, an addition to the Australian War Memorial that makes that flame burns so much brighter. Look at the faces and get lost amid the smiles, the hope and camaraderie – the counterpoint to war’s relentless, inhuman arithmetic. They are its true cost. Yet, amid this loss and sacrifice, what pulses so powerfully is life, and an abiding sense of what is worth fighting for. Continue reading...
Avustralya Başbakanı'ndan Savaş Anıtı'nda 'Hafızanın Alevini Canlı Tutun' ÇağrısıAustralia ‘sleepwalking’ into AI crisis and ‘tech bro free-for-all’, says Greens senator,
Sarah Hanson Young’s warning comes as David Pocock urges government to prevent firms using Australian content to train AI models Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The independent senator David Pocock has challenged the Albanese government to prevent tech giants using Australian content to train AI models as cabinet considers proposals to change copyright rules for the rapidly developing technology. His call came as the Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called for a moratorium on the building and approval of new datacentres in Australia until “we get the regulations right”. Continue reading...
Avustralya 'yapay zeka krizine uyurgezer yakalanıyor' uyarısıBeş ülke istihbaratı ''aylar kaldı'' diyerek uyardı. Yapay zeka hükümetleri ve şirketleri hedef alabilir
ABD, İngiltere, Kanada, Avustralya ve Yeni Zelanda’nın siber güvenlik kurumları, hükümetleri ve şirketleri hedef alabilecek güçlü yapay zeka modellerinin “aylar içinde” ortaya çıkabileceği uyarısında bulundu. ABD, İngiltere, Kanada, Avustralya ve Yeni Zelanda’dan oluşan Five Eyes istihbarat paylaşım ağının siber güvenlik kurumları, yapay zekanın siber tehditleri hızlandırabileceği konusunda ortak açıklama yayımladı. Açıklamada, yapay zekanın zaman içinde siber savunmayı güçlendirebileceği ancak aynı zamanda saldırıların hızını, ölçeğini ve karmaşıklığını artırdığı belirtildi. Five Eyes ülkelerinin kurumları, “Sınır yapay zeka modellerinin mevcut sektör beklentilerini aşması, hem saldırı hem de savunma amaçlı siber kabiliyetleri kökten dönüştürmesi bekleniyor. Zaman çizelgesi yıllar değil, aylar” ifadelerini kullandı. Uyarıda, gelişmiş yapay zeka modellerinin kötü niyetli aktörler için teknik eşiği düşürebileceği, saldırıları daha hızlı, karmaşık ve geniş ölçekli hale getirebileceği kaydedildi. Kurumlar, siber riskin artık yalnızca teknik bir sorun olarak görülemeyeceğini vurgulayarak, bunun şirketler ve kamu kurumları açısından temel bir yönetim ve liderlik sorumluluğu haline geldiğini belirtti. Açıklamada, “Bütün kurumu ve bütün toplumu kapsayan bir yanıt gerekiyor.” denildi. Five Eyes, ABD, İngiltere, Kanada, Avustralya ve Yeni Zelanda’dan oluşan istihbarat paylaşım ittifakı olarak biliniyor. İttifakın tekil bir merkezi kurumundan ziyade, üye ülkelerin ilgili güvenlik ve istihbarat kurumları koordinasyon halinde hareket ediyor. Son açıklama da beş ülkenin siber güvenlik ve istihbarat kurumlarının ortak uyarısı olarak kamuoyuna duyuruldu. Ortak uyarı, ABD’de Donald Trump yönetiminin teknoloji şirketi Anthropic tarafından geliştirilen Fable adlı gelişmiş yapay zeka modelinin “yabancı uyruklular” tarafından kullanımını engelleme kararının ardından geldi. Açıklamada herhangi bir yapay zeka modeli ya da şirketin adı doğrudan anılmadı. Ancak dünya genelinde dikkatler, Anthropic’in gelişmiş yapay zeka araçlarına çevrilmiş durumda. Şirketin son modellerinden Fable 5, bu yılın başlarında yayımlanan Mythos adlı güçlü yapay zeka modelinin daha kontrollü bir versiyonu olarak tanımlanıyor. Mythos’un siber sistemlerdeki açıkları tespit edebildiği ve kötüye kullanım riski nedeniyle yalnızca onaylı kurum ve şirketlerin erişimine açık olduğu belirtiliyor. ABD yönetimi, haziran ayında ulusal güvenlik kurumlarının tavsiyesine dayanarak Anthropic’in Fable ve Mythos modellerinin “yabancı uyruklular” tarafından kullanımını askıya almıştı. Sydney Üniversitesi ABD Çalışmaları Merkezi’nden ulusal güvenlik ve yapay zeka uzmanı Olivia Shen, dünyanın büyük bölümünün Anthropic cephesinde bundan sonra ne olacağına odaklandığını ancak benzer güçte başka modellerin de yakında ortaya çıkabileceğini söyledi. Shen, “Bir sonraki Mythos ya da bir sonraki Fable’ın hemen köşede olduğunu varsaymak zorundayız” dedi.Shen’e göre yalnızca piyasaya sürülen modeller görülebiliyor; Çin gibi ülkeler ya da başka devletler, aktörler ve şirketler tarafından aynı düzeyde gelişmiş başka modeller de geliştiriliyor olabilir. Avustralya’da Anthony Albanese hükümeti, mart ayında Anthropic’i ulusal yapay zeka planına dahil edilen ilk şirket olarak belirlemişti.Bağlayıcı olmayan mutabakat zaptı kapsamında şirketlerin yapay zeka alanındaki ilerlemelere ilişkin bilgileri hükümetle paylaşması ve güvenliği teşvik etmesi öngörülüyor. Avustralya hükümetinin ulusal planı, teknolojiden ekonomik ve verimlilik kazanımları elde etmek amacıyla sektöre yönelik daha hafif düzenleyici bir yaklaşımı benimsiyor.
Five Eyes'dan Yapay Zeka Uyarısı: Güçlü Modeller Aylar İçinde Hedef AlabilirPunjab police, CCD admit 'mistake' in Chakwal girl shooting, assure incident will not be covered up or defended
Admitting the Crime Control Department’s (CCD) mistake in the shooting of a young girl in Chakwal earlier this month, the Punjab police and the CCD said on Thursday that the incident would neither be defended nor covered up under “any circumstances”. They also described the shooting as a case of “criminal negligence”, saying that the CCD official’s lack of training had contributed to his inability to assess the situation correctly. A nine-year-old girl, Hania, was killed and her father and brother were injured last week after officials of the CCD opened fire on their car in the Chakwal city area, mistaking it for that of robbers. Addressing a press conference on the incident on Thursday, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Karim described the incident as “deeply tragic”. He said it would be thoroughly investigated and that the negligence behind the CCD’s actions would be placed on record to ensure those responsible were brought before a court of law. Karim added that no institution could earn public trust without acknowledging its mistakes and assured that the investigation would proceed independently. Meanwhile, Punjab CCD Additional Inspector General (AIG) Sohail Zafar Chattha said that the family’s trust was of utmost importance to the police. He said public confidence in the CCD was also important because society had high expectations of the department and often believed it did not make mistakes. The official added that the tragic incident had caused embarrassment to both the CCD and the Punjab police. “Now, it is the right time to learn from this criminal negligence and rectify the blunders of the individuals in CCD to prevent such incidents in the future,” Chattha said. Both the IGP and the AIG noted that, due to a lack of training, the CCD official involved had failed to assess the situation correctly and had made a “huge blunder”, emphasising that training and capacity-building within the department needed to be improved. They said a plan had been outlined to address shortcomings and gaps in training to prevent similar incidents in the future. “We will not defend this criminal negligence in any circumstances,” he said, adding that the CCD stood with the family of the victim. He made it clear that the cop nominated under murder charges would not get sympathy from the police. In response to a question, Chattha added that the challan of the arrested personnel would be completed within a week and presented before the court for further legal proceedings. The press conference was held after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday demanded a “transparent” investigation into the killing of Hania. Following public outcry, the Australian premier flagged the importance of a detailed inquiry into the incident, saying, “These circumstances do need to be examined.” He added that the facts must be examined in a transparent way, so that everyone could know “the family is more important than anything”. “My heart goes out to the family and friends of the slain girl,” the Albanese said, adding that he would express solidarity with the Pakistani-Australian community.
Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist
Union calls for journalists to stand with colleagues when they are targeted by politicians as Anthony Albanese says media organisations play ‘vital roles in our democracy’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The media union has condemned One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s attack on Guardian Australia senior correspondent Sarah Martin, as Anthony Albanese called on journalists to defend public broadcasters SBS and the ABC. After her landmark address to the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, Hanson called Martin “trashy” for asking about her daughter Lee Hanson’s employment by a NSW One Nation senator, despite living and working in Tasmania. Continue reading...
Pakistan's mediatory role acclaimed as world welcomes US-Iran agreement
Islamabad’s mediatory role, as well as those of other countries, was in the limelight on Monday as world leaders welcomed a much-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions and eventually end a war that began more than three months ago and crippled the world economy. The preliminary agreement, first announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is being hailed as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could restore peace in the Middle East, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease global economic pressures. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres congratulated the US and Iran for having reached a peace deal that provided for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. “This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict,” Gueterres remarked. “My deep appreciation goes to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and other regional countries, for the constructive role played in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal,” he added. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong, in a joint statement, commended the efforts to date of Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and other mediating countries. They emphasised that Australia had long called for de-escalation, including in Lebanon, and welcomed steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the agreement as an “important development for establishing peace and tranquility in our region”. He specifically thanked Pakistan for its exceptional mediation efforts and also appreciated the support provided by Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its statement, extended thanks to “our brothers in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan”, as well as to all regional and international parties that contributed to the agreement. The statement highlighted Pakistan’s role in creating conditions for the memorandum of understanding on outstanding issues, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron, in a statement, said that the agreement was the result of a diplomatic effort to which several partners have contributed, and called for its rapid and complete implementation. He said the deal also paved the way for comprehensive negotiations in for peace and security for all in the Middle East. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commended the efforts of the relevant countries that have played a mediating role to date. “We welcome the agreement on this memorandum as a major step toward the resolution of the situation. This is the result of the parties concerned pursuing a diplomatic solution and engaging in persistent negotiations. At the same time, we highly commend the efforts of the relevant countries that have played a mediating role to date,” she said. Takaichi expressed the hope that this memorandum will be steadily implemented, that free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be actually ensured, and that a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue and other matters will be realised at the earliest possible date. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also welcomed the US-Iran deal and congratulated US President Donald Trump and the Iranian side on this diplomatic breakthrough. “This can pave the way towards a reinvigorated global economy and a more secure Middle East. It is crucial to implement it with determination,” he added. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed the agreement, describing it as a hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He specifically congratulated President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar and elsewhere who have contributed to this breakthrough. Starmer stressed the need for the full implementation of the memorandum of understanding to ensure permanent freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to finalise details of the nuclear agreement. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed the deal, calling it a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security.
Trump İran Nükleer Anlaşması İçin Nihai Kararını VeriyorAustralia's prime minister says he's ‘very worried’ after fresh US airstrikes on Iran
Anthony Albanese warns that further escalation could have global repercussions
Japan, Australia join forces on energy, critical minerals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at Australia’s Parliament House on Monday during Takaichi’s first visit to the country as national leader. Takaichi said they held strategic discussions on China, Southeast Asia, Paci
Australia news live: support for One Nation edges ahead of Labor in new poll; RSV warning for older Australians
Support for prime minister Anthony Albanese slumps; King’s Birthday honours awarded Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The former leader of the Australian Democrats Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed a companion of the Order of Australia on the King’s birthday honours roll, alongside the former Liberal premier of Tasmania Will Hodgman and Australian-American mathematician Prof Terence Tao. The acclaimed radio presenter and political correspondent Fran Kelly has been appointed officer for distinguished service to broadcast journalism, the advancement of social justice and equality and for advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. Every day, this remarkable man – the cancer specialist who became his own subject – took us into his confidence, and he lifted us all in the process. Richard’s journey was difficult and confronting. “My uncertain path”, as he termed it with characteristic understatement. Continue reading...
Greens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus ‘full-steam ahead’
David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceeds Anthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is “full-steam ahead” after the Greens renewed calls to cancel the nuclear-powered submarines deal, which the minor party warned could draw Australia into a potential US war with China. Debate over the security pact has resurfaced after the announcement that Australia would buy secondhand Virginia-class submarines from the US, rather than a mix of old and new vessels. Continue reading...
Yeşiller Aukus nükleer denizaltı anlaşmasının Çin ile savaş riski taşıdığı uyarısı yaptı