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Elon Musk Concerned Under 16 Social Media Ban Could Force Digital ID on All Australians
The Bill is aimed at restricting social media access for under 16 year olds over concerns of increasing mental health problems.
Over 30,000 Australians Back Petition to Halt Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
The Australian Senate is due to consider the Bill next week, after it passed the House of Representatives with support of Labor and the Teals.
New Age of Streaming Begins as TV News Networks Falter | Live With Josh
A new age of streaming news is starting, and the old guard of TV news stations is facing new challenges.
Social Media Giants Need to Keep Under 16s Off Their Platform or Risk $50 Million Fines
‘The penalty amounts are intentionally large, which reflects the significance of the harms the Bill is intended to safeguard against,’ the government says.
Mom of 4 Bans Social Media for Her Kids Until They Turn 18, Shares the Results of Her Parenting Approach
The family says their kids are a ‘gift from the Lord’ and that they’ve intentionally raised them to be ’respectful and humble and kind.’
Youth Advocates Push for Algorithm Control for Safer Social Media
Australian youth calls for digital literacy, parental support, algorithm control, and tech accountability, prioritising education over age verification.
Social Media Ban Punishments Won’t Fall on Children or Parents, Says Minister
The second day of a joint social media summit has kicked into gear, prompting discussions on how parents navigate the online realm and what rules could come.
Joint Summit to Explore Social Media Restrictions, Age Limits
Premiers of NSW and SA will join leaders from around the nation in discussing plans to ban kids from social media in Australia.
87 Percent of Australians Call for Tougher Social Media Age Restrictions
A survey is showing that the majority of Australians back stricter social media age limits.
60 Percent of Australians Taking Breaks From Social Media for Mental Well-Being: Beyond Blue CEO
During a Senate inquiry, experts called for tailored social media policies, highlighting the risks of a blanket ban and the need for safety by design.
Abbott Warns Against New Bill, Says Misinformation ‘Too Difficult to Define’
The Coalition has officially committed to opposing the new measures, citing concerns that the bill could threaten free speech.
Musk Criticises Australia’s Misinformation Bill, Government Defends Sovereignty
The Labor government has introduced the second version of its Misinformation Bill.
$50 Million Penalties Loom for Companies Allowing Scams Under Proposed Australian Law
A proposed new code aims to stop Australians losing almost $3 billion to scammers as they did last year.
Misinformation Bill Back in Parliament: Critics Concerned Definition of ‘Harm’ Widened
Labor Minister Michelle Rowland says the new Misinformation Bill is aimed at safeguarding democracy.
Bill to Ban Underage Kids From Social Media to Be Introduced to Australian Parliament
Social media use has been blamed for rising mental health disorders in kids and teenagers.
Australia’s Online Regulator Calls on Tech Giants to Reveal Child User Data
The eSafety commissioner is keen to understand how social media giants enforce age limitations.
The Rise of AI-Influencers: Fake ‘People’ Endorse Candidates, Get Rich, and Push Agendas | Facts Matter
Fake, AI-generated people (that do not exist in the real world) are amassing huge social media followings, making millions of dollars in brand deals...
‘Hate Speech’: LinkedIn Removes Posts Discussing Gender and Fairness in Olympic Boxing
NSW Labor MP Greg Donnelly has backed the Women’s Forum CEO for her comments.
