The Syrian development is noteworthy on the global geopolitical stage, coming at a time when the conflict in Ukraine between the West and Russia is potentially climaxing and a resolution is currently in the works.
Western forces seek a ceasefire, but at least some of their proposals cross Russia’s ‘red line’, such as Ukraine joining NATO and receiving nuclear weapons.
While the official goal of the bill is to protect the mental health of children and adolescents, critics have raised concerns that the bill would establish an online surveillance system for all Australians, similar to Communist China.