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In November, Australia legislated a world first ban on social media use for under 16s.
Leaked communications from within China have revealed plans of the Chinese Communist Party to export its human rights abuses abroad.
The Australian government has revealed a fresh set of rules aimed at forcing tech and social media giants to reimburse news outlets.
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
The law will come into force in 12 months.
Inman Grant also said her job is not to be concerned with what Elon Musk is doing unless he is hurting the safety of Australians
The Bill is aimed at restricting social media access for under 16 year olds over concerns of increasing mental health problems.
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.
A new age of streaming news is starting, and the old guard of TV news stations is facing new challenges.
‘The penalty amounts are intentionally large, which reflects the significance of the harms the Bill is intended to safeguard against,’ the government says.
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.’
Australian youth calls for digital literacy, parental support, algorithm control, and tech accountability, prioritising education over age verification.
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.
Premiers of NSW and SA will join leaders from around the nation in discussing plans to ban kids from social media in Australia.
A survey is showing that the majority of Australians back stricter social media age limits.
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.
The Coalition has officially committed to opposing the new measures, citing concerns that the bill could threaten free speech.
