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Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...
ISIS-linked women and children set to arrive in Australia; Federal Police reveal plan, including arrests, for ISIS-bride cohortAustralian authorities are preparing for the arrival of ISIS-linked women and children. The Australian Federal Police has a plan for monito...
Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers sayAustralia's teen social media ban faces enforcement challenges due to platforms' weak application of available age-checking tools, not tech...
What are Money mule accounts? Australia’s financial intelligence regulator targets financial crime vulnerabilities in foreign-owned banksAustralia's financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC, has uncovered significant control and reporting issues within foreign-owned banks. Review...
Philippines expands airport monitoring measures for staff and passengersPhilippine airports are implementing stricter oversight for both passengers and staff following reports of misconduct and theft. Transporta...
Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban complianceUnder the Australian law, platforms face a fine of up to A$49.5 million ($34 million) for noncompliance, and the regulator added on Tuesda...
Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social mediaCalifornia-based Reddit Inc.'s suit filed in the High Court follows a case filed last month by Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Pr...
Australia launches online support system for immigrants with expired visasAustralia has launched a new online service for people with expired visas. This initiative offers a safe and confidential way to resolve im...
Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforceGoogle has stated that Australia's new law banning social media for under-16s will be difficult to enforce and won't improve child safety o...
Queensland hacker Shane Duffy loses $4.5M in cybercrime asset seizure, including BitcoinsAustralian authorities have successfully seized over $4.5 million in assets from Shane Stephen Duffy, a Queenslander accused of cybercrime....
Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year, regulator saysThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the treasury department are consulting internet, banking and telecommunicatio...
Australia should force Meta to pay for news, News Corp executive saysMeta could block news reposting if Australia enforces the 2021 law, similar to actions taken in Canada. Academics note increased misinforma...
Australian PM Albanese says China military air incident unacceptableAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Beijing's actions as "unacceptable" after a Chinese fighter jet reportedly fired flar...
How an informant and a messaging app led to huge global crime stingFor at least a decade, organised crime groups have used phones like Phantom Secure to organise drug deals, hits on rivals and launder illic...
Hyderabad hosting international conference on women in law enforcementThe first-ever three-day international conference in India on Women in Law Enforcement would be held here from tomorrow.
- Australian PM assures Indian students on safety
Mr Rudd said his government was committed to protect Indian students.
- Krishna to visit Australia; will discuss attacks on Indians
The attacks on Indians in Australia and their security will figure in the discussions between External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and the...
- Australia to examine 'secret' evidence in Haneef case
Australian govt to examine the secret evidence that led to the cancelling of visa of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef.
- UN gets new police chief
Hughes was appointed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the important job at the world body.