Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, reaffirming a key election promise, highlighted that the move is critical to maintaining accessible internet for all Australians, now and in the future.
The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses and consumers from the rising tide of cyber crime.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday the government was asking authorities in the two states to “check the visa status of anyone who comes to their attention”.
Social media’s role in exacerbating violence was also discussed, with Mr Albanese hinting at imminent actions coordinated between states and territories.
Redistributions are needed when the population of a state increases or decreases relative to the overall Australian population, such that the state is entitled to either add a seat, or a seat is removed from that state.
ampaign spending by political parties and candidates would be capped during the period prior to a state election to keep the cost of public funding down.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.