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Foreign interference? New Australian guidelines spark controversy

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4 years ago

September 2, 2021

The Australian government is considering updating its guidelines for universities when it comes to monitoring and guarding against foreign interference

The anti-interference guidelines were initially introduced in 2019, at a time when there were concerns growing about Chinese influence at Australian campuses, encouraging staff to disclose suspected foreign affiliations and relationships.

Although these latest reviews and amendments have not been finalised, it’s believed they include measures such as training students to recognise and then report any foreign meddling.

This has caused some concern amongst the academic community, with fears the government is overstepping the mark.

It follows Human Rights Watch issuing a report in June, saying Australian universities are home to “an atmosphere of fear” for international students from China and Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, back in March, the head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation warned that foreign interference at Australian universities is at its highest levels… and authorities need to act.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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