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Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit 30 August 2026 at 10:22

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

By: Krishani Dhanji and Australian Associated Press

30 August 2026 at 10:22

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa

Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour.

The Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga.

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Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation 30 August 2026 at 04:49

Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation

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By: Krishani Dhanji

30 August 2026 at 04:49

Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers

The Australian government is considering allowing users to opt in or opt out of social media algorithms, and is looking at a recent UK ban on depictions of strangulation and suffocation in pornography.

The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek, said social media was “playing a huge role” in the increase in sexual violence among teenagers and choking, and confirmed the options were being considered as the government develops its second action plan to end family and domestic violence against women and children.

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Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation 30 August 2026 at 04:49

Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation

World news | The Guardian

By: Krishani Dhanji

30 August 2026 at 04:49

Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers

The Australian government is considering allowing users to opt in or opt out of social media algorithms, and is looking at a recent UK ban on depictions of strangulation and suffocation in pornography.

The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek, said social media was “playing a huge role” in the increase in sexual violence among teenagers and choking, and confirmed the options were being considered as the government develops its second action plan to end family and domestic violence against women and children.