Here is a look at what is making news around the country today.
Today’s national news includes Australia’s most wanted man arrested in Turkey, Australia strengthening commitment to safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence, Malaysia Australia Business Council working with S’wak colleague to boost ties, and Qantas Airways being grilled by shareholders.
Nation
Hakan Ayik arrested in Turkey
Hakan Ayik, Australia’s most wanted man, has been arrested in Turkey. Ayik, a former member of the Sydney Comanchero bikie gang, has been wanted by Australian authorities since leaving the country in 2010. The arrest of Ayik and other known Australian figures, including Baris Tukel, Erkan Dogan, and Sibel Arif. Heavily armed police were involved in the arrests, and a significant amount of cash was allegedly seized. A total of 37 people were captured with Ayik, the New York Post reported.
https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/news/australias-most-wanted-man-hakan-ayik-arrested-in-turkey/
Politics
Declaration on safe and responsible AI use in the military
Australia is strengthening its commitment to safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), joining a landmark Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy, The Australian Government said. The Declaration, an initiative of the United States, sets out practical measures to safeguard the way AI is used by militaries. It calls on states to take steps to ensure military use of AI is consistent with obligations under international and humanitarian law, involves adequate training and employs appropriate safeguards.
International trade
Malaysia Australia Business Council working with S’wak colleague to boost ties
The Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) is keen on collaborating with the Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) to enhance trade and relations between Sarawak, Malaysia and Australia. Speaking at the recent MABC annual gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur, MABC president Dato Peter Tan expressed his appreciation for the attendance and support of SABC council members headed by President Rodger Chan. “I encourage both SABC and MABC to work together for the good of Sarawak, Malaysian and Australia,” he said. Also present was Australia Trade Commissioner Melanie Harris, The Borneo Post reported.
Business
Qantas Airways grilled by shareholders
After being roughed up by judges, lawmakers, regulators and its employees, Australia’s Qantas Airways faces its toughest grilling at its annual meeting on Friday as investors take the airline to task over a series of crises, Reuters reported. The weight of public fury will most likely overshadow a record annual profit for the carrier in 2023 as shareholders respond to reputational blunders by voting against executive pay and other motions. Qantas went from one of the country’s most respected brands to a figurehead of pandemic-era frustration after it laid off thousands of ground staff, replacing them with contractors while collecting government stimulus payments.
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