ABC flogs unpaid internships, The Age deletes TikTok

A Libertarian emerges: A campaign challenging the constitutional validity of a social media ban on young people was made public, but it wasn’t the most anticipated campaign.

Despite deafening rumors and signals that Google was considering challenging the government’s law, Libertarian Party NSW MLC John Ruddick was the first out of the gate.

Last night – where else – at X, parliamentarian announced A Supreme Court bid claiming the law was a “violation of long-held rules”implied constitutional freedom of political communication‘”.

Ruddick said a new group called the Digital Freedom Project was formed to take on the legislation. He also said that it met for the first time last night and he was elected president.

MLC concluded his post by saying his “legal team” recently recommended they will appeal to the Supreme Court and tagging X site owner and teenage social media ban opponent Elon Musk.

This is not Ruddick’s first challenge to the constitution. In 2022, the Supreme Court rejected his appeal against the law preventing the registration of political parties with the same name as an existing political party.

We have yet to hear from the Digital Freedom Project; Cochon will keep you informed. —C.W.

Newsroom needle drop: Two deadly typhoons hit parts of the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan last week; Many news outlets shared videos of the devastating storm on social media.

But just Age added a soundtrack to the TikTok clip of destruction: a stirring indie-electronic love song “Dance2” From Keli Holiday (a tribute to his girlfriend, podcaster Abbie Chatfield.) The song sure has a vibe, but it doesn’t quite have the right tone…

The video was quickly removed, and Cochon can understand; Mistakes on social media happen to all of us. —C.A.

Go help your aunt: Budgets have always been tight at the ABC, so it’s perhaps no surprise that the national broadcaster sees this as marketing. unpaid internshipsreported by ABC itself It is seen as an “incredible challenge” for working-class graduates.

Before they can call themselves lawyers, graduate law students must go through three months of Practical Legal Training (PLT), which costs $10,000 and includes hours spent under the supervision of admitted attorneys and some online classes where almost everyone cheats. It has been widely criticized, including by NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell, perhaps the most high-profile member of the programme. critic.

ABC general counsel Kiah Officer’s deleted LinkedIn post came under fire after Alyce Kliese, managing partner of Sydney-based planning firm Urban Legal, intervened.

“If we want a profession that resembles the society it serves, we must stop claiming that unpaid labor is a ‘great opportunity’.” Kliese said.

Speaking with several graduates of ABC’s PLT program, Cochon understands that many feel their work warrants compensation.

A spokesperson for the ABC said: “The ABC, like many organizations in Australia, offers Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements to law students. PLT placements Fair Work Act and currently law students must qualify for admission. —DS

Where is Albo? Mancunian rock stars Oasis’ performance at their Sydney concert over the weekend was so divine that *some* (but not all, fixed at the moment) the seated sections of the city’s stoic crowd rose to their feet to dance. The meeting was also attended by Australian celebrities, including our famous music-loving prime minister, who looks after us mere mortals from their little boxes.

Sunday TelegraphHe greatly appreciates the opportunity to point out to his readers that “Airmiles Albo” is unfortunately not always chained to his desk, I published a story reporting “Anthony Albanese looked like he didn’t have a care in the world” as he enjoyed the band on Friday night.

What if the newspaper had a clear photo showing an Albanian instead of someone’s forehead and had the following headline: “Albanian (top right, back, behind woman with long blonde hair)”.

inside Tele’s He’s guaranteed to have a good time defensively. —AR

Children are (not) fine: At least according to a new TikTok trend among the trendy young crowd.

The platform features hundreds of videos featuring children sharing distressing videos about e-bike restrictions, fishing and the social media ban on young people.

The video that kicked off the kickoff was shot by user @mx.asho and featured the caption “What has Australia come to?” over slow-motion footage of e-bikes. A text asking the question was placed.