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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.
Struggling With Existential Anxiety? Study Shows Doomscrolling May Be to Blame
Negative media has been around for a long time; however, today’s media use tactics to keep us coming back for more—to the detriment of our mental health.
Australian Chef de Mission, Breakdancer Respond to Negative Reaction for Olympic Peformance
‘She is the best breakdancer female that we have for Australia,’ Australia’s Chef de Mission said.
Response to ‘Benefits and Harms of Proposed Social Media Legislation’
The issue extends beyond legislation; it’s about recognizing the impact of these technologies on children.
FBI: Social Media Accounts Possibly Linked to Trump Shooter Had Anti-Semitic and Anti-Immigrant Posts
The FBI is still working to verify that the account belonged to Thomas Crooks.
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Professor’s First Amendment Lawsuit
A political science professor at Portland State University had sued a University of Oregon employee for blocking him on an official Twitter account.
