The Aporia
46 articles about 44 events for “Consent Issues In Australia”.
“…75-year-old, who trained some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, was prescribed the substances after a review of his medical history, discussion of the 'potential risks' and 'experimental nature of the treatment',…”
“… of advanced voting came after Elections Alberta saw record interest in special ballots for the referendum, with roughly 658,000 Albertans requesting to vote by mail. 13 - Canada and allies France, the U.K. and Australia released a media statement regarding…”
“Despite prime minister Anthony Albanese’s vow to protect Australian creatives from copyright theft, and the attorney general, Michelle Rowland, saying there are “no plans to weaken copyright protections”, AI has already been trained – without compensation –on…”
“On Sunday, the One Nation candidate for Melbourne, Matthew Collins, resigned and apologised for now deleted comments on social media regarding a number of issues including sexual consent and pornographic jokes.”
“…lion users have already signed up to Muse, so many people clearly believe that the benefits an AI assistant will bring to their personal lives outweighs issues such as a child’s inability to give informed consent to their information being handed over to…”
“No such pithy criticism of the independents, however, who hold an advantage over the parties in that their political platforms can be flexible enough to adapt to changing political, economic environmental and cultural issues, without the necessity to adhere…”
“Do we have anything like them in Australia?”
“Opponents of the plan include the nearby Garvan Institute Australian BioResources (ABR) facility that breeds specialised laboratory mice used to study diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.”
“…searchers hope to better understand the drivers of major health challenges facing younger people, such as mental illness and rising cancer rates, through the recruitment of 100,000 people for Australia’s largest intergenerational study of wellbeing and…”
“In Australia, social media platforms covered by the country's new law must take "reasonable steps" to stop him from opening or holding an account.”
“Australia is trying to control something that has transformed the lives of young people: the way they communicate, the information they're exposed to, even their entire experience of childhood.”
“Cameron filed an Apprehended Violence Application against her co-star in Australia for protection, and he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentionally choking a person without consent.”
“Gallagher was arrested in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 27, 2025, after allegedly assaulting a 29-year-old woman, who was not publicly identified at the time The woman has since been confirmed to be his fellow “Below Deck Med” castmate Gael Cameron, with whom he…”
“It told investors that energy distributor Jemena was forced to suspend the upgrade in response to community and stakeholder opposition to the works and the local council is “not giving its consent until more community consultation takes place”.”
“Dr Howe was in the spotlight in September after her husband, James Howe, criticised consent educator Chanel Contos and the government's $3.5million funding for her organisation, Teach Us Consent, in a video posted to social media.”
“…it is vital to ensure that people understand the concept of consent when it comes to sexual relationships, this video did not advance that aim and in many ways was counterproductive.' Ridicule of the video came from around the globe, with even Australia's…”
““One for each woman who life ended at the hands of someone they once chose to trust this year alone in Australia.””
“In short: Musician Dobe Newton says his co-written song I Am Australian was used without permission at the Conservative Political Action Conference this month.”
“Members of Marrickville FC – one of the largest community football clubs in Australia – had arrived in their hundreds for an annual general meeting in early December.”
“…dians: - The eSafety Commissioner has an online safety kit, including info on technology and algorithms, key manosphere ideologies, and how parents can discuss these issues with children or teens. - UN Women Australia has also put together a guide on how to…”
“Log in A hidden video recording device has been found in a cabin aboard a Royal Australian Navy ship, the Australian Defence Force said.”
“In depth: The prospect of leaving Canada dominates headlines, but there are nine other questions related to immigration and constitutional issues on the ballot.”
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“The videos were removed from its Instagram page on Tuesday afternoon, after Sportsbet was contacted by Guardian Australia.”
“The latest disclosure added fuel to the rogue AI debate by bringing an Australian government system into the picture.”
“As a result, we've seen accounts punished for being on the wrong side of issues that are evolving, such as the COVID-19 lab leak theory, or rooted in values more than in objective right and wrong, as with gender debates.”
“She subsequently recommended that "the member's consent be sought for the clinician to speak to a close family member to obtain their perspective, which will assist in identifying signs or symptoms of mental health issues".”
“Z.ai said that after an incident that prompted a review of its security, it welcomed scrutiny to address any issues.”
“BTN High has asked lawyer Guglielmo Plain, who specialises in working with young people at the Uniting Communities Law Centre, to break down some of the big legal issues on the minds of young Australians.”
“Albanese told reporters Australia had played a “central role” in the statement.”
“Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, appeared in WA District Court on Monday after he was found guilty by a jury on 13 charges including unlawful and indecent assault and penetration without consent in August.”
“In Australia, local councils in Sydney, Brisbane and in the Melbourne area banned them from public pools and change rooms, with one mayor going so far as to call them “pervert glasses” in introducing the motion.”
“Nearly 80 per cent of Australian students reported using generative AI while studying last year, a figure that jumps to 94 per cent in more recent international reports.”
“But their success has led to growing international scrutiny from prosecutors, regulators, rights groups and companies over issues including sexual harassment, corporate wrongdoing and illicit surveillance.”
“A federal inquiry into Australia's youth justice systems has urged the government to adopt national minimum standards for how states and territories manage young people in contact with the law.”
“The charges include four counts of sexual assault without consent, two counts of intentionally choking without consent, two of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, four of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, and one of sexual touching.”
“An Adelaide councillor wants an investigation into banning or restricting smart glasses in parts of the city, amid concerns about people being recorded without their consent.”
“First comes the case of Simon Carman, 45, an Australian accused of strangling an underage prostitute in an argument allegedly over money.”
“In 2024, multiple families of deceased inmates filed lawsuits alleging that the University of Alabama at Birmingham had, without consent, retained their loved ones' organs after autopsies for student research.”
“Last week, high-profile consent advocate Chanel Contos gave a speech at Australia's National Press Club calling on the government to seek an opt-in for algorithmic social media feeds, making it harder for tech firms to find a way round any reforms.”
“In Australia, that figure is even higher, with one third of the population practising some form of meditation.”
“Gallagher was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent and common assault.”
“Consent education advocate Chanel Contos said she was devastated by news of the teen’s death: “This just feels insanely preventable.””
““I look at what’s happening in the U.K., I look at what’s happening in Australia,” said Wicks, who said she’s recently met with British and Greek policymakers about children’s privacy issues.”
“Kate Harper, an experienced consultant focusing on board search and leadership succession initiatives, said independent schools could look to the Australian Institute of Company Directors principles for not-for-profit boards.”
“Police from Victoria's sexual crimes squad have since flown to New South Wales and are investigating a report of sexual assault, which the ABC understands centres on a player allegedly touching one of the women without her consent.”