The Latest Breaking News from Julie Inman Grant

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

As parliament prepares to stop people younger than 16 using social media, the government has been accused of trying to ram through the laws without scrutiny.

AAP · Nov 24, 2024

Deepfake images harming Aussie kids and businesses

Australia is being warned to bring in urgent laws and education to tackle AI-generated deepfake images that put companies and children at risk.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

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

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

Tech giants on notice over 'blindness' to abuse content

Tech companies treat child sexual abuse content with "wilful blindness" but the online safety watchdog will soon force them to face uncomfortable truths.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?

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…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Social media age restrictions may push children online in secret, Australian eSafety commissioner says

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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024

Australia’s eSafety commissioner waters down child abuse detection rules in online safety standards

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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2024

Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

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.

AAP · Jun 13, 2024

Australia abandons legal battle to have graphic footage of Sydney church stabbing removed from X

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

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024

X says ‘free speech has prevailed’ after eSafety commissioner drops case over Wakeley church attack posts

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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024