Australia's Minister Criticized for $94K NY Trip
Update: 2025-12-04
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Australias Communications Minister, Anika Wells, is under fire for spending nearly $100,000 on a trip to New York to promote the countrys new social media ban for minors at the UN. Opposition parties criticize the expenditure, especially during a major Optus outage. Minister Wells defends the trip, citing global momentum for similar regulations, while the Acting Prime Minister and Nationals leader offer mixed reactions. A mother whose daughter died by suicide after online bullying speaks out, urging Australia to project itself as a significant global player.
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