Anika Wells
Coverage of Anika Wells in the Nexus archive.
- Why Australia’s politicians are skipping out on the Socceroos
Australian politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, are avoiding public engagement with the Socceroos' World Cup matches due to a 2025 travel spending scandal involving Sports Minister Anika Wells. Most MPs refuse to comment or attend matches during Parliament's sitting weeks, leaving Jerome Laxale as the unexpected Labor Party representative.
- Australia to double fine on platforms for flouting teen social media ban
Australia will double fines for social media platforms violating its under-16s ban to Aus$99 million, granting the eSafety regulator expanded powers to investigate compliance. The government cited widespread evasion tactics by underage users and criticized platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for insufficient efforts to enforce the restrictions.
- Communications minister Anika Wells repays $10,000 in incorrect travel expenses
Communications minister Anika Wells has repaid over $10,000 for incorrect travel claims, following an audit by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. The mistakes were identified in her claims dating back to Labor's 2022 election victory. Anthony Albanese has rejected calls for Wells to resign.