Thursday 23 June 2022

Australian state outlaws public displays of Nazi swastikas

The Parliament of Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state, passed laws late on Tuesday that set penalties of 22,000 Australian dollars (£12,388) and 12 months in prison for displaying the Nazi swastika, or Hakenkreuz.

Australian state outlaws public displays of Nazi swastikas
https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-40901132.html

iTWire - Developing a culture of cyber resilience in Australia's public sector

GUEST OPINION by cybersecurity firm Virsec: Organisations of every size and kind face constant challenges in maintaining adequate cybersecurity skills in the face of growing cyber risk. The existing shortage of cybersecurity skills and high threat levels have been exacerbated by COVID-19 and remote working, causing a rise in IT expenses. This issue is particularly acute in the government sector.

China's Third Aircraft Carrier Is Aimed at Smaller Neighbors

China's launch of a new aircraft carrier, its third and the second built entirely at home, speaks to Beijing's ambitions to become a military power of global standing and reach. And it suggests that China is prepared to compete with the United States on what has long been Washington's strongest territory. U.S. military dominance, particularly in Asia, is built on maritime power, which in turn is built around its carrier fleet. Now China is offering a direct challenge: Anything you can do, we can do bigger and better.

China's Third Aircraft Carrier Is Aimed at Smaller Neighbors
https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/06/21/china-third-aircraft-carrier-fujian/