Australia considers new hate-speech laws as DeepSeek banned on government devices

smh.com.au February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted the importance of women's progress at a parliamentary event, stating it benefits the entire nation. He acknowledged achievements over the past three years but noted more work is needed for equality. New hate-speech laws are set to pass this week, with independent MP Allegra Spender proposing amendments to increase penalties for inciting hatred based on various attributes. The government and Coalition are considering her changes amid ongoing discussions. The Australian government has banned the AI platform DeepSeek on federal devices due to national security concerns. This follows previous bans on TikTok and Huawei, aimed at protecting government assets from potential foreign threats.


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