Sky News host Danica De Giorgio has called for the Albanese government's misinformation bill to be blocked in the Senate, over concerns the proposed law may enable censorship. “Labor's bill presents one view, and one view only, that of the establishment,” Ms De Giorgio said. “And you only need to look at how the left fall over themselves, when they are threatened by those who turn their woke narrative on its head.” Ms De Giorgio went on to accuse Labor’s push to force social media companies to self-censor as a “complete farce” and “utter abuse of its own power”.

Sky News contributor Kosha Gada claims Donald Trump’s controversial pick for the attorney general position, Matt Gaetz, will be a “wrecking ball, for better or for worse”. “He has a lot of enemies on both sides of the aisle,” she told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “I think the reason why he’s been the pick ... is again what the American people elected here is a wrecking ball in Donald Trump. “Now he’s giving people a taste of what that looks like and putting in somebody who will really shake things up.”

Actress Eva Longoria has left the United States for a fresh start with her husband Jose Baston and six-year-old son Santiago in Mexico and Spain as the celebrity fallout continues over Donald Trump’s election victory. “If (Trump) keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place. I had my whole adult life here. But even before (the pandemic), it was changing,” she said. Sky News contributor Kosha Gada discussed this with Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “Good for her. She’s somebody who has that privilege that she can have properties and set up a life in different countries at the snap of her fingers; most people aren’t so lucky,” she said.

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says Labor is “running towards” censorship. Labor is pushing for a misinformation bill, which is aimed to minimise false content being spread. The Coalition has been very vocal in not supporting the Albanese government’s misinformation campaign.

The Democrat Party now has “nowhere to go” after their presidential campaign was “surrendered” to hard-left progressive ideas, Sky News Australia host James Morrow says. Mr Morrow discussed the latest US issues following Donald Trump’s big win against opponent Kamala Harris and what it means for the future of the Democrat Party. “The Democrat Party has a big, big problem – politically, intellectually, spiritually it’s got nowhere to go,” Mr Morrow said.

Democrats may be facing “a long time in the wilderness” following Donald Trump’s emphatic election victory against Kamala Harris, according to Sky News Australia host James Morrow. Mr Morrow discussed the latest US issues following Donald Trump’s big win against opponent Kamala Harris and what it means for the future of the Democrat Party. “The Democrat Party has a big, big problem – politically, intellectually, spiritually it’s got nowhere to go,” Mr Morrow said.

Healthcare is set to be a major factor in the upcoming federal election, particularly in regional Australia, reveals RedBridge Group Director Kos Samaras. “In regional Australia, in particular, we are looking at a situation where people have lost complete faith in the public health system,” Mr Samaras told Sky News Australia. His remarks come as new research has revealed growing concerns over the rising cost of healthcare in Australia.

The New York Post’s Kelly Jane Torrance expects Kamala Harris’ campaign team to play the “blame game” over why the Vice President lost the election. “The ultimate problem that was wrong with her campaign was the candidate herself,” Ms Torrance told Sky News host James Morrow.

Sky News host James Morrow reacts to lefties on The View urging Americans to “cut off” their friends and family who don’t align with their political views. “You might call it a cult, I call it leftism – turns out it’s both,” Mr Morrow said. “If you are thinking that you should cut people off from your life because of politics, get help and show up to Christmas.”

Sky News US analyst Michael Ware says there is “only so much” Joe Biden and Xi Jinping can have left to talk about before the US president’s term ends. China's President Xi Jinping will meet with US President Joe Biden tomorrow on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Peru. “Except what might be coming in the future, what to expect, what volatility and what uncertainty,” Mr Ware told Sky News Australia.

NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed the “unavoidable truth” behind Sydney’s housing crisis during his address at The Daily Telegraph’s Bradfield Oration for 2024. “If the soul of a city is the life of its people then the planning system exists to nurture that soul,” Mr Minns said. “If that’s our goal, and it has to be, then the unavoidable truth for Sydney is that we’re not meeting the moment.”

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been appointed by Donald Trump to head up the US Department of Health and Human Services.

The organiser behind a pro-Palestine rally has now cancelled the disruptions scheduled in Melbourne CBD on Sunday. The development comes after a planned protest from Pro-Palestine advocates forced the retail store Myer to scrap the 70-year-long tradition of unveiling their Christmas windows for this year’s festivities. Victoria Police Assistant Commander Tim Tully says the unit has “very good engagement” and cooperation with the organisers and police will be in attendance to deal with “any issues that present on Sunday”. Victoria Police have communicated with families the city is ‘open for business’.

Donald Trump’s nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State signals a shift toward a more assertive US foreign policy, with a focus on China, Russia, and global alliances, according to Reuters. On Wednesday, President-elect Trump nominated Senator Rubio, a senior member of the foreign relations and intelligence committees, as Secretary of State. The senator’s foreign policy approach has aligned more closely with Trump’s, with a focus on personal loyalty in administration appointments. His nomination may reassure US allies that the Trump administration will uphold its global alliances, including NATO.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services. Donald Trump posted the message on Truth Social, stating: "I am thrilled to announce Robert F Kennedy Jr as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)." The selection will need to be confirmed by the Senate.

Myer has been forced to cancel the annual unveiling of its Christmas window display in Melbourne's Bourke Street mall. A planned protest from Pro-Palestine advocates has required the retail store to scrap the tradition for this year’s festivities. It's the second time the event has been cancelled in its 70-year history. Sky News Melbourne Reporter Georgie Dickerson revealed the latest details.

SpaceX has successfully launched 24 of its Starlink satellites. The rocket carrying the satellites took off from Space Force Station in Florida. The satellites form part of SpaceX's sustained efforts to provide high-speed internet to remote areas around the world.

Sydneysiders are being warned to check light rail timetables as drivers launch industrial action. Until Sunday, services will be reduced on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line and the L2 Randwick Line. Those who commute on the L3 Kingsford Line will need to make other arrangements as services will not be available. 24-hour trains are running on the city's rail network between now and Sunday - in the latest move by the union in its pay dispute with the state government.

CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski says the local markets and their boost in the past 24 hours is ‘positive territory’. “We’ve been under quite a bit of pressure lately because of the downward spiral for commodity prices,” Mr Piotrowski told Sky News Australia. “We’ve seen … a little bit of a rebound in the last couple of days and optimistically we are expected to kick off in positive territory by this margin this morning.” Presented by CommSec.

New reports suggest the chance of a rate cut for homeowners before the next federal election is unlikely. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says the economy is running at a level that cannot be sustained without inflation. NAB has updated its forecast arguing the Central Bank will not cut rates until May. The other three major banks are still tipping a February rate cut, but there is uncertainty over the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump's economic plans.