The bill is part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled tech platforms are overriding the country's sovereignty, and comes ahead of a federal election due within a year.
The minimum age for children to log into sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok has not been decided but is expected to be between 14 and 16 years, Albanese said.
The two countries have sought to boost security ties in the face of increased flashpoints in the region including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed islands and waterways.
Australian employees can now enjoy their personal time without the intrusion of work-related communications, thanks to a new "right to disconnect" law that came into effect on Monday. This legislation protects employees, in most cases, from being penalised for not responding to work calls, emails, or texts outside of their official working hours.
The film “Hindi Vindi”, an Indian-Australian co-production, is gearing up for its October release in cinemas across India and Australia. The movie features rising star Rupanty Akid in a significant role and is directed by Indian filmmaker Ali Sayed, based in Sydney.
Authorities announced environmental approvals for the US$24 billion SunCable project in Australia's remote north that is slated to power three million homes.
Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy has said it would be "hard to fathom" playing October's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, amid the ongoing political crisis in the country.
Bangladesh High Performance squad moved into the final of Top End T20 series in Australia, beating Northern Territory Strike by 21 runs today.
The Bangladeshi film "Agantuk" (The Stranger) has been chosen to screen at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in Australia. Directed by Biplob Sarkar, the film is a collaborative effort with co-producers Rammya Rahim Choudhury, Tazul Haque and himself. This esteemed festival, taking place from August 15 to 25, will showcase the freshest films from across the subcontinent.
Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker against Australia in Tests only played two of the four matches, but Mohammad Rafique made the most of the opportunities he got.
Aussie legend no more - Holden on its last steps.
Bangladesh cricket team can take heart from the Fatullah Test match against the mighty Aussies ten years ago when they nearly won the match.
The Australian government has confirmed it has launched its first air strikes inside Syria against targets of the so-called Islamic State (IS).
Bangladesh A coach Heath Streak has termed the five-match tour of India as an 'important step' ahead of the two-match Test series at home against Australia, starting October 9.
Computers do not noticeably improve school pupils' academic results and can even hamper performance.
Multi-millionaire former banker Malcolm Turnbull is sworn in as prime minister of Australia on Tuesday, just hours after masterminding a coup against conservative leader Tony Abbott, and pledging a new style of leadership.
Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's Test captain, says that the upcoming two-Test series will be his side's best chance to beat Australia. Mushfiqur drew comparisons between the current team and the one that pushed Australia more than nine years ago in Fatullah.
Australia is to have a new prime minister following Tony Abbott’s defeat to Malcolm Turnbull in a hastily-arranged Liberal leadership vote.
Andrew Fekete and Cameron Bancroft are the two uncapped members of the 15-man Test squad announced for Bangladesh tour in October.