Bill Shorten has deleted his TikTok account arguing he wants to “set an example” as the controversial social media platform faces a major setback in Australia.
Mr Albanese is set to confirm the prohibition of the Chinese-owned app in the coming days which follows similar actions taken by other leaders across the globe.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten deleted his TikTok ahead of a ban on government devices. Picture: Sky News Australia Mr Shorten deleted his TikTok on Tuesday morning in stark contrast to fellow popular Labor minister Tanya Plibersek. “I just don’t want to have any potential compromising of my official data so keeping the two things separate makes sense.”
Labor’s sweeping prohibition follows a similar move from Australia’s Five Eyes partners – the UK, New Zealand, US and Canada – as well as the European Parliament.Australia is set to follow the US and other western allies in banning TikTok from government devices. Picture: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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