Yes, but the data isn’t being used to silence criticism, like in the USA. However, that just goes to show how important privacy laws are in principle, not just based on who’s in power. Who’s in power changes.
Comment on Australian comedian ditches US trip due to concern she could be denied entry over Trump jokes
sqgl@beehaw.org 4 weeks ago
Officials may ask to inspect your electronic devices, emails, text messages or social media accounts. If you refuse, they can deny your entry
Let’s remember that this has been the case for years for anyone entering Australia too.
hitmyspot@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Whirlybird@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
There’s no actual evidence to suggest it’s being used to silence criticism in the USA either though. This woman didn’t go to the USA. She didn’t get denied entry.
hitmyspot@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
There is lots of anecdotal evidence of people who have been critical of trumps on social media being denied entry, including high profile cases.
Whirlybird@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Anecdotal means nothing. Most are just like this, fear mongering where it didn’t actually happen.
ryannathans@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
In Australia they can clone your phone and hold the data indefinitely
Taleya@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Yeah but no one gets guantanamoed for calling the PM a cunt
FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 4 weeks ago
Denied entry isn’t a big deal. Being detained for weeks/months for criticizing the orange mobster would be.
sqgl@beehaw.org 4 weeks ago
Price Ticket from Australia and another 24 hours in flight are a big deal too. Not to mention contractual obligations to perform.