Australia news live: Chalmers says migration needed for falling birth rate; city of Sydney bans smart glasses
Summary
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Australia needs migration to support its ageing population because birth rates are falling faster than expected. Meanwhile, the City of Sydney banned smart glasses in public places like pools and libraries due to privacy and harassment concerns.Key Facts
- Australia’s birth rate is dropping, and in 40 years, more people will die than be born.
- Treasurer Chalmers supports responsible migration to help Australia’s ageing population.
- The government plans to reduce net overseas migration to 245,000 this year and 225,000 by 2027-28.
- Domestic violence is a major issue in New South Wales, with officials increasing support for police and front-line services.
- The City of Sydney has banned smart glasses in community spaces to protect privacy and prevent harassment.
- Exemptions for smart glasses users with disabilities have been made to help those with vision or hearing loss.
- Other Australian councils, such as Canterbury-Bankstown and Brisbane, have also restricted smart glasses in public places.
- Calls have been made for the federal government to regulate or ban cheap smart glasses until better privacy laws are in place.
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