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Australia proposes landmark ban for children under 16 on social media

Prime minister says social media is doing harm to Australian children and he’s calling time on it

The Independent UK

When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

The Australian government has announced what it describes as world-leading legislation that would set 16 years as the minimum age for children to use social media and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance

The Independent UK

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to take the proposal to a virtual meeting of national cabinet on Friday.

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Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

AAP

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s

Legislation will be introduced into Australia’s parliament this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification.

Al Jazeera

Australia Moves To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media

Australia will move to pass new laws banning children under 16 from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, vowing to crack down on tech giants failing to protect vulnerable users.

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Optus regrets 'unacceptable' conduct alleged by ACCC

Australia's second-largest telco says it failed to meet expectations after the consumer watchdog alleged "unconscionable conduct" against vulnerable customers.

AAP

Albanese must not rush social media ban, human rights commissioner says

Ms Finlay criticised a 'piecemeal' approach to online reforms.

The Canberra Times

View from The Hill: We have bigger issues around freedom of speech than Lidia Thorpe’s noisy protest

King Charles – as the old-fashioned saying goes – didn’t come down in the last shower. He’s unlikely to have been fazed by the outburst from independent senator Lidia Thorpe, who disrupted Monday’s Parliament House reception for the royals.

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The Guardian - AU

The government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk’ platforms. What does that mean?

In a speech to the New South Wales and South Australian government social media summit today, Federal Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland announced more details of how the federal government’s proposed social media ban would actually work.

The Conversation

Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.

AAP

Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment

A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.

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Parliament feeds endless election speculation

The release of the parliamentary calendar for 2025 shows when we might expect the next federal election, and social media companies could escape a youth ban if they can provide a ‘low-risk’ platform.

The Guardian - AU

Social media platforms with ‘low risk of harm to children’ could escape Albanese government age ban

Communications minister Michelle Rowland says ‘likely’ changes to Online Safety Act ‘will place onus on platforms, not parents or young people’

AAP

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Telstra and Optus are calling on Australians to "check your tech" in the final weeks before the 3G network closes, with thousands still using outdated phones.

The Conversation

Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands

The Albanese government on Wednesday will introduce legislation to ensure the NBN remains in government ownership.

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The Independent UK

Australia's online dating industry adopts code of conduct to keep users safer

Australia’s government says a code of conduct will be enforced on the online dating industry to better protect Australian users after research found that three-in-four people suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms

AAP

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Online romantics are being promised a safer dating experience as popular apps work to comply with a code of conduct put in place to better protect users.

AAP

Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls

Those calling for reform are wondering if Labor will roll the dice and attempt a crack down on gambling advertising with the federal election looming.

AAP

Social media ban going ahead despite Meta restrictions

A ban on social media for young people is still needed despite Instagram rolling out new safety features, according to Michelle Rowland.

AAP

Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.

The Guardian - AU

Seven’s Andrew O’Keefe coverage turns ugly as goading cameraman crosses a line

Viewers lash out at ‘harassment’ of former TV star. Plus: AFR parts ways with Rowan Dean

Crikey

Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could add hundreds of dollars to yearly power bill: Report

The opposition’s (as yet uncosted) plan to build seven nuclear reactors in Australia could see power bills rise by hundreds of dollars, and new US polling shows Kamala Harris has yet to land a decisive blow.

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