The English language is not a colonial relic to be apologised for. It is the operative language of Australian civic life, of courts, parliaments, hospitals, workplaces and schools.
The broader message, however, was clear: this government sees multicultural Australia not as a problem to be managed, but as a strength to be protected.
To understand what supports are available and what challenges today’s students face, we analysed 41 Australian universities’ policies on financial support for students.
The Australian legislation only requires social media platforms – such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook – to take “reasonable steps” to prevent under 16s from holding social media accounts.
"They don’t say it loudly at work, but they say it at the pub, at home, with friends. One Nation is coming through because people feel nobody else is listening.”
When Australia restricted access to social media for young people under 16 last December, there was considerable debate about whether 16 was the appropriate age threshold.
The US wants Iran to capitulate on its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, with no constraints. Iran wants its frozen assets released and a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The Albanese government has declined to adopt a proposal for an independent external complaints body to scrutinise the ABC and SBS, The Guardian has...