Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Key Details
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
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Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Australian parents face social media bans for child account sharing
Australian parents risk having their own social media accounts restricted if they let children use them under new age-verification laws, eSafety officials confirm. Discover the implications.
Australia's eSafety Chief Grilled by US Congress
Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, defended her powers under the Online Safety Act before a US congressional committee, sparking a debate on global internet regulation and free speech.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Faces Implementation Delay
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Barnaby Joyce Defection & UK AI Firm Blocks Australia
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation today as a UK deepfake firm blocks Australian users after eSafety watchdog warning over AI child exploitation material.
Australia's teen social media ban: Twitch in, Pinterest out
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia adds Twitch to under-16 social media ban
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
US Congress questions Australia's eSafety commissioner
Australia's eSafety commissioner faces US Congress scrutiny over Online Safety Act, accused of threatening American free speech. Read the latest developments.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Senator Canavan under eSafety investigation for social media post
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan under investigation by Australia's eSafety Commissioner for allegedly inflammatory online content, raising questions about political discourse and digital regulation.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner demands global censorship powers
Australia's online safety chief Julie Inman Grant faces backlash after calling for worldwide content removal powers during London address, raising free speech concerns.
Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
eSafety Commissioner Demands Social Media Giants Shield Kids
Australia's eSafety Commissioner issues a formal directive to major tech platforms, including X and Meta, to immediately implement measures protecting children from graphic viral shooting footage.
Australia Enforces Digital ID for Porn Access from December
From December 2025, Australians must undergo digital age verification using photo ID or facial recognition to access online pornography, under a landmark new law aimed at protecting minors.
Australia Enforces Digital ID Checks for Porn Sites
Australia pioneers a radical online safety law, enforcing strict digital ID checks for pornography access. The move ignites fierce debate on privacy, effectiveness, and the future of internet regulation worldwide.
Big Tech failing to stop child abuse content online
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a stark warning that major tech platforms are failing to stop the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, despite new voluntary codes being implemented.
Australia's Social Media Age Verify Trial Finds 'Inevitable' Flaws
A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and
Albanese-Macron Gaza talks amid Queensland teachers strike
Key developments in Australia: Albanese-Macron talks on Gaza, Queensland teachers' strike, and eSafety concerns over tech giants.
X's AI Chatbot Grok Investigated for Misinformation
Australia's eSafety Commissioner is probing X's AI chatbot Grok over concerns it spreads harmful misinformation, raising fresh debates about AI regulation.
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