An Australian Cabinet minister dismissed claims made by X Corp. owner Elon Musk that the government was aiming to control Australians' internet access through proposed legislation. The legislation, introduced to Parliament, seeks to fine social media platforms up to 150 million Australian dollars if they allow children under 16 to have accounts.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that Musk's criticism was expected given the government's focus on protecting children online. The ongoing conflict between the Australian government and Musk stems from regulatory efforts to mitigate harm from social media platforms.
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