Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses his seat despite ‘impressive performance'
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his Ottawa seat in the general election as his party was defeated by Mark Carney's Liberal Party.
Crestview Strategy Director Matthew Doman suggested there will be 'division'.
'As we may see next week in the aftermath of the Australian election, there'll be a question as to whether the conservative side of politics is too conservative or not conservative enough,' he told Sky News Australia.
'And so, there'll be that discussion around Pierre Poilievre – but it's an impressive performance.'
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Perth Now
an hour ago
- Perth Now
Inflation warning as conflict in Middle East escalates
Iran's potential retaliation to US military strikes could lead to a surge in the price of fuel and higher inflation in Australia, economists say. Motorists have already seen a slight rise in the cost of fuel after the US launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities. While Australian consumers have been told not to panic about the Middle Eastern unrest, escalating conflict in the region could lead to further price hikes, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says. "The real risk would be if intervention by the US sets off retaliation by Iran that disrupts oil supplies," he told AAP. "If Iran do successfully block the Strait of Hormuz, then you'll end up with a bigger spike in oil prices and petrol and that will have a severe economic impact." Mr Oliver said petrol would rise by 25 cents per litre in the likely event oil prices skyrocketed to more than $100 a barrel. He said an increase in petrol costs could push up inflation, which would flow on to other parts of the economy. "If the oil price went to $100 to $150 a barrel and it's a much bigger boost to inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia would be inclined to wait before cutting interest rates again," he said. "The price of airfares could go up, as well as plastic prices, which affects a lot of household goods." Australian Travel Industry Association chief executive Dean Long said airfares were not likely to increase immediately following the escalation in conflict in the Middle East. However, he said travellers heading through the Middle East on the way to Europe would likely face longer journeys. "The increase in congestion is causing delays," he told AAP. "With the narrowest flight path in recent memory - with Russia, Ukraine, Iran and Israel closed - the airspace is very narrow to get to Europe. "Beforehand, there were multiple ways to catch up delays and stay on times, but in reality, there is a very narrow window to catch up delays, and there is less room for error by the airlines." Mr Long said there had not been any major disruptions for Australian travellers so far and urged passengers not to cancel their flights. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed America's intervention in the conflict between Iran and Israel. While Iran should not have access to nuclear weapons, Mr Albanese said a de-escalation was needed.
The Advertiser
2 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Parents aren't monitoring kids online, despite most knowing tools available
More than half of Australian parents are not using online safety parental controls, new research provided exclusively to ACM has found. The survey of 1007 Australian parents of children aged 17 and younger, commissioned by the photo and video app Snapchat, examined awareness levels, uptake and attitudes towards online safety parental tools. It found that while 82 per cent of Australian parents are aware of online safety parental controls, 57 per cent are not using them on apps and online platforms. The survey found that when Australian parents do use parental tools, the overwhelming majority find them helpful. Of the 66 per cent that have used online safety parental controls, 92 per cent say they help them keep their family safer online, and 93 per cent would recommend their use to other families. Parents of teens were less likely to have used parental tools and controls than those with children 5-12 years old. The research comes amid an under-16s social media ban in Australia, which will come into effect later this year. The laws will capture platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time that social media is doing "social harm" to young Australians, and he was calling time on it. "The safety and mental health of our young people has to be a priority, and my government will do all that we can to protect our young Australians, but also to provide support for parents and teachers who are dealing with these issues. Snapchat's global safety head Jacqueline Beauchere rejected the ban in August 2024, saying the decision was one that should be left to families. "Arguably, a young person could potentially be a bit more mature at 16 than they are at 13, but that is for an individual family to decide, and that's based on a number of factors," she told AAP. "These decisions really need to be made as a family unit with, hopefully, parents involved or other caregivers or guardians or other trusted adults, to really know if that young person is ready to be part of social media." Cybersafety consultant Susan MacLean said parents were grappling with a digital world that many didn't experience when they themselves were growing up. Ms MacLean said while awareness of parental controls was growing, too many Australian parents still aren't utilising the options available to them. "When young people become teenagers, often getting a mobile phone for the first time, their use of technology can increase substantially," she said. "So using parental tools is just as important for families with high schoolers at home, to help ensure they are set up for safer experiences online." It was important that parents of teenagers were using safety tools, not just parents of primary school-aged children. She advised parents to speak to their children regularly about how to stay safe online, set up accounts and devices together and establish clear rules about the use of technology as well as parental safety tools. "Parental tools should be a vital part of any family's online safety strategy," she said. More than half of Australian parents are not using online safety parental controls, new research provided exclusively to ACM has found. The survey of 1007 Australian parents of children aged 17 and younger, commissioned by the photo and video app Snapchat, examined awareness levels, uptake and attitudes towards online safety parental tools. It found that while 82 per cent of Australian parents are aware of online safety parental controls, 57 per cent are not using them on apps and online platforms. The survey found that when Australian parents do use parental tools, the overwhelming majority find them helpful. Of the 66 per cent that have used online safety parental controls, 92 per cent say they help them keep their family safer online, and 93 per cent would recommend their use to other families. Parents of teens were less likely to have used parental tools and controls than those with children 5-12 years old. The research comes amid an under-16s social media ban in Australia, which will come into effect later this year. The laws will capture platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time that social media is doing "social harm" to young Australians, and he was calling time on it. "The safety and mental health of our young people has to be a priority, and my government will do all that we can to protect our young Australians, but also to provide support for parents and teachers who are dealing with these issues. Snapchat's global safety head Jacqueline Beauchere rejected the ban in August 2024, saying the decision was one that should be left to families. "Arguably, a young person could potentially be a bit more mature at 16 than they are at 13, but that is for an individual family to decide, and that's based on a number of factors," she told AAP. "These decisions really need to be made as a family unit with, hopefully, parents involved or other caregivers or guardians or other trusted adults, to really know if that young person is ready to be part of social media." Cybersafety consultant Susan MacLean said parents were grappling with a digital world that many didn't experience when they themselves were growing up. Ms MacLean said while awareness of parental controls was growing, too many Australian parents still aren't utilising the options available to them. "When young people become teenagers, often getting a mobile phone for the first time, their use of technology can increase substantially," she said. "So using parental tools is just as important for families with high schoolers at home, to help ensure they are set up for safer experiences online." It was important that parents of teenagers were using safety tools, not just parents of primary school-aged children. She advised parents to speak to their children regularly about how to stay safe online, set up accounts and devices together and establish clear rules about the use of technology as well as parental safety tools. "Parental tools should be a vital part of any family's online safety strategy," she said. More than half of Australian parents are not using online safety parental controls, new research provided exclusively to ACM has found. The survey of 1007 Australian parents of children aged 17 and younger, commissioned by the photo and video app Snapchat, examined awareness levels, uptake and attitudes towards online safety parental tools. It found that while 82 per cent of Australian parents are aware of online safety parental controls, 57 per cent are not using them on apps and online platforms. The survey found that when Australian parents do use parental tools, the overwhelming majority find them helpful. Of the 66 per cent that have used online safety parental controls, 92 per cent say they help them keep their family safer online, and 93 per cent would recommend their use to other families. Parents of teens were less likely to have used parental tools and controls than those with children 5-12 years old. The research comes amid an under-16s social media ban in Australia, which will come into effect later this year. The laws will capture platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time that social media is doing "social harm" to young Australians, and he was calling time on it. "The safety and mental health of our young people has to be a priority, and my government will do all that we can to protect our young Australians, but also to provide support for parents and teachers who are dealing with these issues. Snapchat's global safety head Jacqueline Beauchere rejected the ban in August 2024, saying the decision was one that should be left to families. "Arguably, a young person could potentially be a bit more mature at 16 than they are at 13, but that is for an individual family to decide, and that's based on a number of factors," she told AAP. "These decisions really need to be made as a family unit with, hopefully, parents involved or other caregivers or guardians or other trusted adults, to really know if that young person is ready to be part of social media." Cybersafety consultant Susan MacLean said parents were grappling with a digital world that many didn't experience when they themselves were growing up. Ms MacLean said while awareness of parental controls was growing, too many Australian parents still aren't utilising the options available to them. "When young people become teenagers, often getting a mobile phone for the first time, their use of technology can increase substantially," she said. "So using parental tools is just as important for families with high schoolers at home, to help ensure they are set up for safer experiences online." It was important that parents of teenagers were using safety tools, not just parents of primary school-aged children. She advised parents to speak to their children regularly about how to stay safe online, set up accounts and devices together and establish clear rules about the use of technology as well as parental safety tools. "Parental tools should be a vital part of any family's online safety strategy," she said. More than half of Australian parents are not using online safety parental controls, new research provided exclusively to ACM has found. The survey of 1007 Australian parents of children aged 17 and younger, commissioned by the photo and video app Snapchat, examined awareness levels, uptake and attitudes towards online safety parental tools. It found that while 82 per cent of Australian parents are aware of online safety parental controls, 57 per cent are not using them on apps and online platforms. The survey found that when Australian parents do use parental tools, the overwhelming majority find them helpful. Of the 66 per cent that have used online safety parental controls, 92 per cent say they help them keep their family safer online, and 93 per cent would recommend their use to other families. Parents of teens were less likely to have used parental tools and controls than those with children 5-12 years old. The research comes amid an under-16s social media ban in Australia, which will come into effect later this year. The laws will capture platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time that social media is doing "social harm" to young Australians, and he was calling time on it. "The safety and mental health of our young people has to be a priority, and my government will do all that we can to protect our young Australians, but also to provide support for parents and teachers who are dealing with these issues. Snapchat's global safety head Jacqueline Beauchere rejected the ban in August 2024, saying the decision was one that should be left to families. "Arguably, a young person could potentially be a bit more mature at 16 than they are at 13, but that is for an individual family to decide, and that's based on a number of factors," she told AAP. "These decisions really need to be made as a family unit with, hopefully, parents involved or other caregivers or guardians or other trusted adults, to really know if that young person is ready to be part of social media." Cybersafety consultant Susan MacLean said parents were grappling with a digital world that many didn't experience when they themselves were growing up. Ms MacLean said while awareness of parental controls was growing, too many Australian parents still aren't utilising the options available to them. "When young people become teenagers, often getting a mobile phone for the first time, their use of technology can increase substantially," she said. "So using parental tools is just as important for families with high schoolers at home, to help ensure they are set up for safer experiences online." It was important that parents of teenagers were using safety tools, not just parents of primary school-aged children. She advised parents to speak to their children regularly about how to stay safe online, set up accounts and devices together and establish clear rules about the use of technology as well as parental safety tools. "Parental tools should be a vital part of any family's online safety strategy," she said.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
The airline facing a double-whammy after Trump's bunker-busting
You've probably never heard of Mike Murphy – but he is the guy who was choking on his smashed avocado toast at about 9am on Sunday when US President Donald Trump dropped his massive ordnance penetrators on three Iran nuclear installations. Murphy runs the Australian arm of Bain, the majority owner of airline Virgin, which is set to list on the Australian market on Tuesday as the highest profile ASX entrant in years. Timing is everything for investing, and for Bain, the timing of the Virgin listing looks atrocious. Those investors who bought in pre-listing and who were looking to sell out immediately – for what are referred to as stag profits – may need to rethink. Airlines, in particular, are highly sensitive to any geopolitical conflict and they are even more vulnerable to those in oil-producing territories. Loading First, this is because the oil prices surges, and for airlines, fuel is one of the major costs. Second, international airline flights can be disrupted, redirected or in some cases, those that fly over affected areas will temporarily abandon services. Already, British Airways and Singapore Airlines have suspended a number of flights to the Gulf, affecting routes to key hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Bahrain, citing safety concerns and evolving airspace restrictions.
