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‘We’ll be watching’: Social media companies warned about complying with ban as teens flock to alternative apps

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/02/teen-social-media-ban-alternative-apps-coverstar-lemon8/

Published: December 2, 2025 01:05

Tech companies complying with the ban are fuming in meetings with government that little has been done to deal with teens migrating to 'less regulated' apps that aren't restricting access to under 16s. The post ‘We’ll be watching’: Social media companies…

Antony Green: Can we read the tea leaves of Katter’s Australian Party and One Nation in the Hinchinbrook result?

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/02/antony-green-bob-katter-one-nation-hinchinbrook-kap/

Published: December 2, 2025 00:46

The byelection result may point to Katter's Australian Party fading as a North Queensland party — and how disaffected voters could be turning to One Nation. The post Antony Green: Can we read the tea leaves of Katter’s Australian Party and One Nation in…

‘I completely refute that’: Top anti-corruption official denies boss had ‘incentive’ to mislead Senate

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/02/nacc-philip-reed-paul-brereton-david-shoebridge-senate-estimates/

Published: December 1, 2025 23:09

The fiery estimates clash came after the NACC apologised for giving inaccurate information about commissioner Paul Brereton's consulting for a defence watchdog. The post ‘I completely refute that’: Top anti-corruption official denies boss had ‘incentive’…

Billion-dollar Aussie firm Corporate Travel Management joins a storied list of terrible UK investments

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/02/corporate-travel-management-australian-uk-investment-failures/

Published: December 1, 2025 21:43

Scandal-plagued travel firm Corporate Travel Management is in all sorts of bother over ripping off its UK customers. It's not the first Aussie company to get into trouble in the UK. The post Billion-dollar Aussie firm Corporate Travel Management joins a…

Back to the Defence future: Marles tries to reshuffle his way around a spectacular record of failure

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/defence-shuffle-richard-marles/

Published: December 1, 2025 05:13

Richard Marles has belatedly moved to address the persistent disasters of defence procurement in his portfolio. But there's no suggestion of greater transparency. And we've been here before. The post Back to the Defence future: Marles tries to reshuffle…

The Age and SMH removed Gaza references from Kerry O’Brien’s Walkleys speech

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/kerry-obrien-walkleys-speech-age-smh-gaza-palestine/

Published: December 1, 2025 01:26

The Nine newspapers edited out a tribute to Palestinian journalists from ABC legend Kerry O'Brien in their version of his speech from the 70th Walkleys. The post The Age and SMH removed Gaza references from Kerry O’Brien’s Walkleys speech appeared first…

ABC legend Kerry O’Brien’s speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/kerry-obrien-full-speech-70th-walkleys-awards/

Published: December 1, 2025 01:23

This is the full unedited speech that Kerry O'Brien delivered at last Thursday's Walkley Awards. The post ABC legend Kerry O’Brien’s speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full appeared first on Crikey.

Yes, young people are different. The political class has no idea how different

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/australian-political-class-young-voters/

Published: December 1, 2025 01:14

Labor might be delighted that the Coalition is turning its back on the growing tide of young voters. But those voters don't share many of the basic values of *either* of the major parties. The post Yes, young people are different. The political class has…

Facing a ban, teens are sick of adults ignoring what they think about social media

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/teen-pov-social-media-ban/

Published: December 1, 2025 01:06

'Banning it fully just straight up makes it a lot harder than finding a solution to the problem … it’s like taking the easy solution.' The post Facing a ban, teens are sick of adults ignoring what they think about social media appeared first on Crikey.

‘I’m Italian! How can I be a fascist?’: On the ground at Melbourne’s wild ‘Put Australia First’ rally

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/put-australia-first-anti-immigration-rally-melbourne-pauline-hanson/

Published: December 1, 2025 00:30

'I don’t give a shit who's organising it, I’m rocking up as long as there’s flags,' one attendee was heard saying. The post ‘I’m Italian! How can I be a fascist?’: On the ground at Melbourne’s wild ‘Put Australia First’ rally appeared first on Crikey.

Trump’s immigration forces deploy ‘less lethal’ weapons in dangerous ways, skirting rules and maiming protesters

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/donald-trump-immigration-forces-less-lethal-weapons/

Published: December 1, 2025 00:13

Since President Trump’s administration launched high-intensity immigration sweeps this year, federal agents have routinely countered protesters using crowd control weapons — rubber bullets, flash-bang grenades, tear gas and pepper balls — in ways that some…

On Notice: D-day for Tasmania’s controversial stadium, Senate estimates is back, and Albanese honeymoons

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/anthony-albanese-jodie-haydon-wedding-tasmania-stadium-senate-estimates/

Published: November 30, 2025 23:12

Federal parliament is done for the year, but there's still some very big politics happening to see off 2025. The post On Notice: D-day for Tasmania’s controversial stadium, Senate estimates is back, and Albanese honeymoons appeared first on Crikey.

Toxic blueberry farms and modern slavery on the Mid North Coast: Crikey investigates issue plaguing NSW Nationals’ new leader

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/28/nsw-national-leader-gurmesh-singh-blueberries/

Published: November 28, 2025 01:40

Who is Gurmesh Singh — and what does his rise mean for rural communities in NSW? The post Toxic blueberry farms and modern slavery on the Mid North Coast: Crikey investigates issue plaguing NSW Nationals’ new leader appeared first on Crikey.

The future is electrified. And it’s here already, while we squabble about renewables

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/28/artificial-intelligence-electric-vehicles-energy-demand/

Published: November 28, 2025 01:05

While the government was boasting of its reforms to environmental planning laws, we were learning of the extent to which energy-intensive AI might drive economic growth. The post The future is electrified. And it’s here already, while we squabble about…

Desperate times yield particularly desperate measures for Sussan Ley

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/28/sussan-ley-industrial-relations-wages-growth/

Published: November 27, 2025 23:42

Sussan Ley might hope promising to reform industrial relations will get business back on her side. But what exact problem does she want to fix, and who will pay the price? The post Desperate times yield particularly desperate measures for Sussan Ley…

The Liberal crisis runs deep — Labor’s embrace of small-c conservativism partly explains why

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/28/liberal-party-crisis-labor-conservatism-centrist-party/

Published: November 27, 2025 21:36

To talk of 'the centre' seems less meaningful than recognising that Labor has embraced the conservative pragmatism that was once seen as the special property of the Liberal Party. The post The Liberal crisis runs deep — Labor’s embrace of small-c…

The deal is done: Labor-Greens enviro reforms welcomed by environmentalists, slammed by business

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/28/environmental-reforms-epbc-barnaby-joyce-hong-kong-fire/

Published: November 27, 2025 20:07

The government's EPBC amendments have been broadly welcomed by environmental groups and denounced by industry (shocker), and Barnaby Joyce's slow shimmy into One Nation drags on. The post The deal is done: Labor-Greens enviro reforms welcomed by…

The Greens, Labor, and the environment all scored a win today — it’s a lesson in how politics *should* work

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/27/greens-labor-environment-reform-win/

Published: November 27, 2025 01:01

The Greens are clearly still concerned about being seen as uncooperative. Today’s deal is a reminder that this is how things get done. The post The Greens, Labor, and the environment all scored a win today — it’s a lesson in how politics *should* work…

Twitch and Kick will ban teens under 16. YouTube and Reddit still won’t say

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/27/twitch-kick-teen-social-media-ban-youtube-reddit/

Published: November 27, 2025 00:40

Both livestreaming platforms will comply with Australia's teen social media ban, spokespeople tell Crikey. The post Twitch and Kick will ban teens under 16. YouTube and Reddit still won’t say appeared first on Crikey.

For a decent government, surging inflation would be a wake-up call. But Albanese wields a dead hand

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/27/surging-inflation-anthony-albanese-ambition/

Published: November 27, 2025 00:38

Surging inflation should ring alarms for the Albanese government. But the dead hand of the prime minister is likely to stymie any ambitious reform. The post For a decent government, surging inflation would be a wake-up call. But Albanese wields a dead hand…

Inflation figures show why we can blame both Labor and Coalition politicians for our cost of living pain

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/27/labor-coalition-cost-of-living-inflation-cpi/

Published: November 26, 2025 23:59

Inflation is surging in Australia and the fault lies with governments of all stripes and their failure to address energy and housing. The next interest rate move is very likely to be up. The post Inflation figures show why we can blame both Labor and…

As Trump’s focus on Venezuala intensifies, a look back at America’s role in Latin America

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/26/venezuala-america-drug-ship-strikes/

Published: November 26, 2025 01:11

We need not valorise Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to predict how badly US meddling might end up. The post As Trump’s focus on Venezuala intensifies, a look back at America’s role in Latin America appeared first on Crikey.

‘Under threat’: Former ACCC chair Rod Sims savages government’s proposed news bargaining incentive

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/26/rod-sims-savages-news-bargaining-incentive-kim-williams-ai/

Published: November 26, 2025 00:56

The former consumer watchdog chair has torn into the government on its implementation of the news bargaining incentive. The post ‘Under threat’: Former ACCC chair Rod Sims savages government’s proposed news bargaining incentive appeared first on Crikey.

‘Expect problems’: Politicians behind teen social media ban warn it won’t be perfect

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/26/teen-social-media-ban-perfect-malinauskas-albanese/

Published: November 26, 2025 00:25

‘You are going to hear lots of stories in the media about how this is a catastrophic failure of process and rollout,’ SA Premier Peter Malinauskas predicted. The post ‘Expect problems’: Politicians behind teen social media ban warn it won’t be perfect…

Barnaby’s Dance of the Seven Akubras shtick shows it all about him

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/26/barnaby-joyce-defection-one-nation-pauline-hanson/

Published: November 26, 2025 00:09

Barnaby Joyce is dragging out his defection to One Nation as long as possible and revelling in the limelight it provides. None of it has anything to do with policy, just his vanity. The post Barnaby’s Dance of the Seven Akubras shtick shows it all about…

The party I love is out of touch with women like me, and families like mine

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/26/liberal-party-lucy-wicks-out-of-touch-women-families/

Published: November 25, 2025 23:58

I feel forgotten by my party and what it’s currently fighting over — power and internal games, not purpose, opportunity, or a vision that delivers hope.  The post The party I love is out of touch with women like me, and families like mine  appeared first…

The Coalition’s net-zero implosion was a useful distraction — everyone (including the PM) hid behind it

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/26/the-coalition-net-zero-labor-environmental-laws-reform/

Published: November 25, 2025 23:54

If the Coalition keeps up its brainless theatrics, companies and governments alike will have a clear runway to do absolutely nothing on climate. The post The Coalition’s net-zero implosion was a useful distraction — everyone (including the PM) hid behind…

The justice system wants victims to be silent — and legal illiteracy makes sure of it

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/25/sexual-assault-justice-system-victims-with-you-we-can/

Published: November 25, 2025 05:42

Recent developments in the Bruce Lehrmann case in Toowoomba show how complicated the justice system is to navigate. The post The justice system wants victims to be silent — and legal illiteracy makes sure of it appeared first on Crikey.

Youth activists fear the teen social media ban will crush their political voice

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/25/teen-social-media-ban-political-engagement/

Published: November 25, 2025 00:24

While the government argues any limit on expression is justified by preventing harm, young activists say the ban just cuts them off from political life. The post Youth activists fear the teen social media ban will crush their political voice appeared…

‘[Crikey] should be the recipients of your own childish award’: Help us pick our 20th-anniversary Arsehat of the Year

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/25/arsehat-of-the-year-nominations-crikey-2025/

Published: November 25, 2025 00:18

We are determined, with your help, to never keep a prime candidate like Gina Rinehart waiting so long for a nomination ever again. The post ‘[Crikey] should be the recipients of your own childish award’: Help us pick our 20th-anniversary Arsehat of the…

Getting Hastie about Australia Day, Speakman’s Buzzfeed mug, and the Daily Mail’s ‘wives tier list’

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/25/andrew-hastie-australia-day-mark-speakman-ashes-daily-mail/

Published: November 24, 2025 23:54

Plus, our favourite responses to England's utter capitulation in the first Ashes test match. The post Getting Hastie about Australia Day, Speakman’s Buzzfeed mug, and the Daily Mail’s ‘wives tier list’ appeared first on Crikey.

Who cares if Jess Wilson is a millennial? What’s more important is if she’s a NIMBY

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/25/jess-wilson-amelia-hamer-housing-affordability-nimbys/

Published: November 24, 2025 22:52

The Liberal Party expects us to believe their millennial reps will actually do something about housing affordability. The post Who cares if Jess Wilson is a millennial? What’s more important is if she’s a NIMBY appeared first on Crikey.

Auditor-general shows that even propped up by the rest of Australia, Victoria’s finances are a mess

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/25/auditor-general-office-victoria-state-debt/

Published: November 24, 2025 21:24

Victoria's finances grew less sustainable in 2024-25, the state's independent auditor-general has found — even though it received windfall billions from taxpayers around Australia. The post Auditor-general shows that even propped up by the rest of…

Cairo Takeaway countersues pro-Israel activist over News Corp’s ‘Undercover Jew’ stunt

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/24/cairo-takeaway-countersues-pro-israel-activist-over-news-corps-undercover-jew-stunt/

Published: November 24, 2025 04:03

The restaurant at the centre of the UNDERCOVERJEW saga has hit back at the man suing them for defamation. The post Cairo Takeaway countersues pro-Israel activist over News Corp’s ‘Undercover Jew’ stunt appeared first on Crikey.