The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Rowland

'The new weapon': Dating app violence protections needed

A cultural change is needed to protect dating app users from sexual violence.

The Canberra Times · Jan 25, 2023

Dating apps told to put safety over swipes

Dating app companies could be subject to a legally enforceable industry code of conduct if they do not take concrete steps to improve the safety of users.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Dating app background and ID checks being considered in bid to fight abuse

National roundtable mulls safety strategies as communications minister says ‘no one law is going to fix this issue’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Republic campaigner fears voice failure

The campaign director of the 1999 republic referendum believes continual calls for more detail on an Indigenous voice to parliament are a tactic by opponents.

AAP · Jan 19, 2023

New powers target media misinformation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority will have far stronger regulatory powers to target the rise of digital misinformation.

AAP · Jan 19, 2023

Dating apps meet with government on reform

Strategies to improve online safety will be the focus of a meeting between the communications minister and representatives from dating app companies in January.

AAP · Dec 25, 2022

Hungry Jack's, McDonald's apps using 'casino' tactics may encourage unhealthy habits, expert says

Bright lights, vibrating machines, and spinning jackpots — this could be the gaming floor of a casino, but this is a fast-food app where people can shake their phones to win prizes.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

TikTok, Instagram youth crime trend outrages country towns, WA calls for federal crackdown

Video footage of Kerry Leamy's stolen car being used for hooning is still on social media a year after it was posted. Now, more videos of children allegedly committing crimes near Fitzroy Crossing and Broome have been shared.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Pro-suicide website blocks access to Australians after families speak out

Families had pushed to have a pro-suicide website blocked after it was linked to deaths. Now the administrators have denied access to Australians, but not because of the dangers to vulnerable people.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Labor moves to protect ABC funding after $526m cut under Coalition

Exclusive: Michelle Rowland says her department will review ways to secure the broadcaster’s financial future

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022