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Half a million Aussies not prepared for 3G shutdown

Half a million Australians may have devices that can't contact triple zero after the 3G shutdown, as telcos ramp up efforts to keep customers connected.

AAP · May 17, 2024

UN Palestine motion watered down to gain more support – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024

Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Australian government pledges almost $1bn to help women leave violent relationships

‘Leaving violence payment’ of $5,000 will help women escape abusive relationships with money for services, risk assessments and safety planning

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024

Albanese calls for debate on blocking online misogynistic content at snap national cabinet meeting

Labor to focus on online harms threatening women’s safety as others call for further needs-based funding and bail reform

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

AI, hate speech under scrutiny in online safety review

Australia's online safety laws will be scrutinised, with public feedback sought as the debate over the risks of graphic social media content rages.

AAP · Apr 28, 2024

Warnings kids are exposed to 'extremist poison' online

As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.

AAP · Apr 24, 2024

Peter Dutton backs laws to crack down on ‘above the law’ social media companies over misinformation

Coalition was previously fiercely critical of Labor’s misinformation legislation, having campaigned to ‘bin the bill’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024

eSafety commissioner orders X and Meta to remove violent videos following Sydney church stabbing

Julie Inman Grant issues notices compelling companies to remove offending material within 24 hours

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024

The demise of daily letters, 3G and cash – are governments leaving us old (and young) fogeys behind?

Technology evolves and consumer preferences change – but governments and industry have a duty to plan for the big shifts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024