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.
Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support
Australia introduces proposed law to ban social media for children younger than 16
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his government has rollout a new social media ban on children under 16, leaving the responsibility of policing the law to tech companies.
Google, Meta Urge Australia to Delay Bill on Social Media Ban for Children
Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.
LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban
It is one of number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s.
Australia Is Moving to Ban Children From Social Media. Will It Work?
The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. The opposition party says it would have done the same after winning elections due within months if the government hadn’t moved first.
Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week.
‘The Assembly’ Renewed At Australia’s ABC As Producer Helium Touts Value Of “Rare Jewels” In Unscripted TV
EXCLUSIVE: After revealing insights into Sam Neill and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, The Assembly will ...
Coalition demands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explain to Australians what they have given up for Bali Nine heroin smugglers
The Coalition has demanded Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to stand up in front of the Australian public and elucidate them ...
Anthony Albanese ducks challenge from Australia’s best spellers after Kids News Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee
Anthony Albanese has wisely ducked a challenge mounted by one of Australia’s top young spellers, avoiding what could have ...
PM to shelve bid for new environment watchdog as eyes deal on Future Made in Australia
Anthony Albanese is unlikely to establish an ­environmental watchdog before next year’s ­election, after the nation’s biggest ...
The ICC’s ‘compromised’ decision on Israel's Prime Minister is ‘dead wrong’
Former prime minister Tony Abbott supports the notion of Australia withdrawing from the International Criminal Court.
Bali Nine prisoner 'cries tears of joy' after news of possible return to Australia following deal between Jakarta and Canberra
The prison doctor at Kerobokan jail, who spoke with prisoners Matthew Norman and Si Yi Chen on Saturday, says they are ...
Australia PM’s Housing Plan Set to Pass After Greens About-Face
Australia’s government is likely to secure parliamentary passage of the central planks of its housing policy after the ...
Richard Marles' chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky sues the Deputy Prime Minister over claims she was pushed out of role
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles' chief of staff, Jo Tarnawsky, has initiated legal proceedings over unresolved claims ...
Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told U.S. President-elect Donald Trump the United States has a trade ...