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Pete Evans Is Back On Facebook, Which The Company Says Is Fine
Despite his much publicised ban, Australia’s best known conspiracy theorist Pete Evans is back on Facebook to drum up support for his tilt at the Senate. And the tech giant said his new page doesn’t break its rules. Launched on Monday night, the ‘Pete Evans – Senate – Great Australia Party’ Page already has almost…
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The Online Safety Act Could Bring In The Porn Face Scan By Stealth
It’s been more than a year since the Australian government floated the idea of using a face scan to access porn, but a proposed internet law that’s being rushed through could make it a reality. The controversial Online Safety Act is a bill currently being considered by Parliament. It’s drafted to give more powers to…
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Apple Is Being Sued In Australia Over An Exploding iPhone
Lawyers representing two Australian men who say their Apple products overheated have filed lawsuits in Victoria, as the company says it is investigating an exploding iPhone and overheating Watch. Law firm Carbone Lawyers began legal action for the men earlier this month, filing in Victorian County court. The first claim is from Robert De Rose…
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FriendlyJordies Has Set Up A Network Of Local Facebook Groups To Covertly Share Pro-Labor Memes
FriendlyJordies is co-ordinating an effort to set up local Facebook community groups around the country, run by his fans, to covertly promote pro-Labor and anti-News Corp content in the lead-up to the next federal election. During the Facebook news ban, a video of popular Australian creator Jordan Shanks (who works under the name FriendlyJordies) was…