Squiz Quiz - 14 September 2024

1. This week, the Coalition pulled support for the Albanese Government's plan to do what?

Progress aged care reforms

Change the Reserve Bank’s structure

Ban social media for kids

Crack down on scams on social media and big tech platforms

Correct! Wrong!

After lots of negotiations, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor said he's not satisfied that Treasurer Jim Chalmers has got the new structure right.

2. What big inquiry did the Albanese Government respond to this week?

The one about allegations Australian Special Forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan

The one into Robodebt

The one on abuse against disabled Australians

The one on the high rate of Defence and Veterans suicide

Correct! Wrong!

This is the Brereton Report that was handed down in 2020 - and it's not done yet.

3. What policy area wasn't covered by Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the US presidential debate?

High inflation

Access to abortion

AUKUS

Illegal immigration

Correct! Wrong!

But all the other topics we're covered and boy was it a spicy one...

4. A historic trial between the US Justice Department and which company kicked off this week?

McDonald's

Amazon

Google

The Bank of America

Correct! Wrong!

It claims Google uses anti-competitive tactics in the advertising part of its business, which is harming news publishers.

5. Iran was called out for supplying which country with missiles?

Yemen

Russia

Syria

North Korea

Correct! Wrong!

American officials say more than 200 ballistic missiles were shipped to Russia this week.

6. The boss of what major media company resigned this week?

News Corp

Seven West Media

The ABC

Nine Entertainment

Correct! Wrong!

Mike Sneesby will finish up at the end of the month - during his 3.5 years in the top job Nine's share price has fallen almost 60%.

7. What feature did Apple unveil at its product launch this week?

Generative AI

Night vision technology

A state-of-the-art 10K video camera for their iPhone

A much better mail app

Correct! Wrong!

Their products will use generative AI to create text and images based on language prompts, similar to how platforms like ChatGPT work.

8. Why was Foo Fighters lead signer Dave Grohl in the headlines this week?

He announced a solo world tour for 2025

He broke a world record for the longest guitar solo

He said he would be happy to perform with a hologram version of Kurt Cobain

He apologised to his family via Instagram for fathering a child outside his marriage

Correct! Wrong!

Yikes...

9. What is yet to be organised for Fyre Festival 2.0 that's returning in April 2025?

Insurance

Any musical acts

The festival location

A production company to help organise the festival

Correct! Wrong!

But tickets will still set you back $2,100-$1.65 million…

10. Whose record did Taylor Swift break at the MTV Video Music Awards this week?

Cardi B's

Beyonce's

Dave Grohl's

NSYNC's

Correct! Wrong!

It was the record for the number of solo VMA wins - she's now got 30. What a legend...