Portal:Australia/News

2 July 2024 –

Australia issues statements to several social media and search engine websites ordering the websites to draft and enforce guidelines to prevent minors from seeing inappropriate material before October 3 or face national restrictions. (Reuters)

1 July 2024 –

The Australian Government increases the visa fee for international students from A$710 (US$473) to A$1,600 (US$1,068) in an attempt to reduce record levels of migration that have increased pressure on the Australian housing market. (Reuters)

Sam Mostyn is sworn in as the 28th Governor-General of Australia. (ABC News Australia)

24 June 2024 –

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange enters a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department, in which he will be found guilty on one federal charge in exchange for his release back to Australia. (ABC News)

10 June 2024 – Israel–Hamas war

The United States Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, is vandalized by a pro-Palestinian activist. (NBC News)

22 May 2024 – 2024 New Caledonia unrest

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating their citizens from New Caledonia amid civil unrest. (AP)