99 The Australian government said it would remove TikTok on all federal government-owned devices due to security issues, a decision that follows many countries in the West in barring the Chinese-owned video app. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese agreed to a government-wide ban on the use of TikTok after the completion of a review by the Home Affairs department, The Australian newspaper reported. Victoria state will also ban the short video app from government phones, The Age newspaper reported, quoting a state government official as saying Victoria would follow the federal government’s guidance. The United States, Britain, New Zealand, Canada, Belgium and the European Commission have already banned the app from official devices over security concerns. You Might Be Interested In Surprise Biden Admin Sting Indicts Chinese Fentanyl Producers What Singaporeans can do to make an effective difference Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence, Deuba offers support Exploring the Alleged New Roads of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Biden promises continued support to Ukraine Saudi Arabia and Canada Reestablish Diplomatic Relations, Ending Five-Year Rift
