Australia news live: PM announces $600m package against drug-smuggling; Chanel Contos urges action on ‘manosphere’
Summary
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $600 million plan to help Pacific countries fight drug smuggling. Five Australians have been confirmed safe after floods in Nepal, but 38 remain missing. Activist Chanel Contos is pushing for social media changes to reduce harmful online content known as the “manosphere.”Key Facts
- Five Australians are confirmed safe after Nepal floods; 38 Australians remain missing.
- Nearly 800 calls have been received by the Australian government about the Nepal floods.
- Australia will provide $600 million to help Pacific nations fight drug smuggling.
- Drug trafficking is causing increased gang problems in Samoa and Tonga and rising HIV rates in Fiji.
- The Australian Federal Police seized about 4.6 tonnes of drugs in 2025, and 17 tonnes in the first five months of 2026.
- The $600 million package includes more aerial surveillance and training for police and border officials.
- Chanel Contos will speak at the National Press Club to call for a social media opt-in algorithm to reduce the influence of harmful online groups called the “manosphere.”
- NSW will resume drug testing at music festivals but will not expand this to the wider community.
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