Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban on under-16s using the services.
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Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service.
Australia's Parliament Considers Legislation Banning Social Media for Under 16s
Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament
Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media
Australia has introduced a bill banning social media for children under 16 and threatened penalties of up to A$50mn ($32.5mn) for “systemic” breaches by platforms such as Elon Musk’s X, Meta’s Instagram,
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms for systemic breaches.
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament
Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
Australia tables bill; UK plans to block social media for children under-16s
The UK government is contemplating a ban on social media for children under 16, following Australia’s footsteps.
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Australia withdraws misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship
Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require ...
Middle Australia finding ‘no reprieve’ from interest rates
Independent MP Dai Le has called out the government’s lack of “focus” on supply when addressing Australia’s housing crisis.
Australia to propose tax incentives for critical minerals
The Australian government on Monday will introduce legislation to implement production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals to help boost investment in the sector, which could ...
Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation
Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's ...
eSafety commissioner weighs in on Elon Musk’s White House role
Australia’s eSafety commissioner says she will enforce rules on social media “without fear or favour” as Elon Musk is set to ...
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Albanese government has ‘run out of ideas’
Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume has accused the Albanese government of “running out of ideas” and “running out of money”.
Australia: Labor government and unions inflict deep cut to workers’ living standards
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