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Can Australia Trust a CCP-Linked App to Comply With Its Social Media Ban?
In November, Australia legislated a world first ban on social media use for under 16s.
CCP Targets Americans Using Disinformation and Lawfare | Special Report
Leaked communications from within China have revealed plans of the Chinese Communist Party to export its human rights abuses abroad.
Meta, TikTok to Be Hit With New Mandatory ‘Charges’ for Public Interest Journalism
The Australian government has revealed a fresh set of rules aimed at forcing tech and social media giants to reimburse news outlets.
Australia’s Digital ID Comes Into Force
The Digital ID Act commenced in December.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Rules Out Digital ID
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
Australian Senate Passes ‘World First’ Law Banning Under 16 Kids From Social Media
The law will come into force in 12 months.
‘I’m Here to Enforce the Laws’: eSafety Commissioner on Under 16 Social Media Ban
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
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.
