The latest COVID variant is here, the tech-startup-named, Omicron. So we chat about what we know so far, what we should and shouldn't be worried about + COVID fatigue.
Also, Australia is set to announce ground-breaking new social media laws - which will expose online trolls for offensive comments. We open up on why it's an important step, but also whether there is a sneaky, sinister, government agenda at play.
Show Notes:
Explainer: What we know about Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant in South Africa (9News) https://bit.ly/3E7vs7w
New Australian laws to unmask anonymous online trolls and make tech giants pay (SMH) https://bit.ly/3cX8Bzx
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