The Daily Aus Headlines: Vic Govt to boost police powers under new protest laws
Dec 17, 2024
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is shaking things up with plans to ban masks and balaclavas at protests. New laws will also outlaw demonstrations outside places of worship. Meanwhile, the Federal Government is boosting funding for public broadcasters from three to five years. In international news, Germany faces an early election after a no-confidence vote against Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Plus, there are exciting updates in women's football!
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Increased Police Powers in Victoria
- The Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, announced new public safety measures.
- These include banning face masks, balaclavas at protests, and demonstrations outside places of worship.
Increased Funding for Public Broadcasters
- The federal government will increase funding deals for the ABC and SBS from three to five years.
- This aims to support their independence and protect them from funding cuts and political interference.
Early Election in Germany
- Germany faces an early election after a no-confidence vote against Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- The vote follows the dismissal of Scholz's finance minister, which put his coalition government at risk.