The Latest Breaking News from Julie Inman Grant

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

Two parties agree to end a review of notice to take down videos of the attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel

Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians’ recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has raised concerns that imposing age restrictions could push children to use social media in secret…

Julie Inman Grant has not-so-subtly rebuked the idea of a social media ban for young people, comparing it to banning kids from the water rather than teaching them to swim

Minors could also miss crucial support under a potential ban, online safety regulator’s office tells inquiry

Tech companies providing end-to-end encryption, including Apple, pushed for the changes, warning of mass government surveillance

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

Australia had sought to force Elon Musk to take down videos of stabbing from X

Regulator will now focus on tribunal case launched by Elon Musk’s social media platform which is seeking a review of decision to order removal of tweets