The Daily Aus Headlines: ADF deployed to Middle East to evacuate Australians
Jun 20, 2025
The Federal Government is deploying defense assets to the Middle East to help evacuate Australians amidst escalating tensions. They're also taking steps towards implementing age verification technology on social media to protect minors. In tech news, Donald Trump has delayed a ban on TikTok for three more months, raising concerns about its Chinese ownership. On a lighter note, a retiring explosive detection dog named Ando is being honored for six years of dedicated service with the Australian Federal Police.
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Australia Aids Middle East Evacuations
- The Australian government is deploying Defence Force personnel and aircraft to the Middle East for Australian evacuations, not combat operations.
- Over 1,200 Australians in Israel and 2,000 in Iran have registered for assistance amid escalating conflict.
Age Verification Limits Revealed
- Age verification on social media can be private, robust, and effective despite the evolving threat environment.
- However, technology is not infallible; children can still be misidentified, highlighting limitations in accuracy.
TikTok Ban Delayed in US
- The US has extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's American operations, delaying a ban.
- This has drawn criticism from politicians concerned about national security risks posed by Chinese-controlled TikTok.