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Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

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The state of Victoria has imposed one of the harshest lockdowns seen anywhere in the world during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s provided an insight into what some leaders might get away with in the future. … Read More >Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

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Melbourne police clash with anti-lockdown protesters as hundreds gather for ‘Freedom Day’ rally in Australia (VIDEOS)

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Dozens of arrests have been reported amid a heated anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne, Australia, where hundreds gathered to demand an end to Covid-19 measures, meeting a heavy police presence and at times clashing with officers. … Read More >Melbourne police clash with anti-lockdown protesters as hundreds gather for ‘Freedom Day’ rally in Australia (VIDEOS)

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‘Covid dissident’ VIOLENTLY arrested after backing Melbourne anti-lockdown protest, but tells Facebook followers not to go (VIDEO)

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Days after a pregnant mother was arrested for “inciting” an anti-lockdown protest, Melbourne police came after a self-described “freedom fighter” who runs a Covid-19 conspiracy network. The dramatic arrest was caught on film. … Read More >‘Covid dissident’ VIOLENTLY arrested after backing Melbourne anti-lockdown protest, but tells Facebook followers not to go (VIDEO)

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Aussie police ‘SATISFIED’ with arrest of pregnant woman over anti-lockdown message. She described it as scary kidnapping

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In a message likely to further stir up public outrage, Victoria police insisted officers, who put an expecting mother in restraints over an anti-lockdown post, acted “reasonably” – although she described it in chilling terms. … Read More >Aussie police ‘SATISFIED’ with arrest of pregnant woman over anti-lockdown message. She described it as scary kidnapping

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‘Full-blown fascism’: PREGNANT Aussie woman handcuffed & charged with inciting anti-lockdown event on Facebook

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Australian law enforcers have arrested an expectant mother for allegedly planning a protest against the Covid-19 lockdown in the state of Victoria, drawing ire and accusations of thought policing online. … Read More >‘Full-blown fascism’: PREGNANT Aussie woman handcuffed & charged with inciting anti-lockdown event on Facebook

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Australia: Facebook threatens to ban users sharing news – IFJ

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IFJ: Australia – Facebook is to ban users from sharing news on its platforms if a draft bill to make them pay for news content becomes law. We call on lawmakers to ensure tech giants pay a fair share for the content they are exploiting for free. For decades, Google and Facebook have built a fortune upon media workers all over the world. Now they must pay their fair share. … Read More >Australia: Facebook threatens to ban users sharing news – IFJ

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Australia hikes cigarette taxes for second time this year, making it MOST EXPENSIVE place in the WORLD to smoke

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It costs AU$1.75 (US$1.29) per cigarette in Australia after the country slapped a second tax increase on tobacco in a bid to discourage the unhealthy (if lucrative) act, making them the most expensive anywhere in the world. … Read More >Australia hikes cigarette taxes for second time this year, making it MOST EXPENSIVE place in the WORLD to smoke