Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced
The new proposal is aligned with approaches in the European Union and United Kingdom – and overcomes the flaws of banning ...
Stronger anti-vilification laws to be introduced to Vic Parliament after pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Myer Christmas Windows celebration
A fierce response to pro-Palestine protesters planning to disrupt the unveiling of the Myer Christmas Windows has prompted ...
Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts
Woolworths and Coles Group said on Friday they would defend class action proceedings commenced by a law firm in Australia's ...
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Australian High Court overturns law that forced scores of migrants to wear tracking bracelets
Australia’s highest court ruled Wednesday that migrants can’t be forced by law to wear electronic tracking bracelets or to ...
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Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide
This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from ...
Crossbench in the gun under laws to shut out big money and ‘protect democracy’
Labor wants to ram through sweeping reforms that would cut the power of big donors and restrict the fundraising of ...
Some social media platforms will be exempt from the under-16s ban. So what's in and what's out?
Legislation to ban under-16s from social media will be put before parliament next week, but some platforms could be exempt from the proposed changes.
Australian Labor government faces widespread opposition to its “misinformation” laws
The public response reflects intense concern over the Albanese government’s bid to suppress online material that is deemed to ...
Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens’ Online Safety
The Australian government plans to enact laws requiring big tech firms to protect its citizens online, the latest move by the center-left Labor administration to crack down on social media including ...