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YouTube in frame for youth ban after safety spin claims

The online watchdog has launched its case for YouTube to be included in a "world-leading" social media ban for kids as the platform fights for its exemption.

Tech companies’ proposed new safety codes won’t protect all kids online

Tech companies’ proposed new safety codes won’t protect all kids online

In July last year, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, directed tech companies to develop codes of practice to keep children safe from online porn and harmful content. Now, after seven months, the industry has submitted draft codes to eSafety for approval.

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Telegram Fined $957K For Delayed Response On Terror & Child Sexual Abuse Content

Telegram Fined $957K For Delayed Response On Terror & Child Sexual Abuse Content

Telegram has been fined over delays in responding to queries about terrorist and child sexual exploitation content on the platform.

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Telegram to fight 'disproportionate' $1m eSafety fine

A $1 million fine imposed by Australia's online safety regulator is 'unfair and disproportionate', according to online messaging platform Telegram.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

'Startling' study shows risk of online harm to children

More than one in four girls have experienced online sexual solicitation by an adult before their 18th birthday, with some being as young as 11.

Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

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Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

As parliament prepares to stop people younger than 16 using social media, the government has been accused of trying to ram through the laws without scrutiny.

Deepfake images harming Aussie kids and businesses

Deepfake images harming Aussie kids and businesses

Australia is being warned to bring in urgent laws and education to tackle AI-generated deepfake images that put companies and children at risk.

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

eSafety commissioner ends heated fight with Elon Musk’s X over Sydney church stabbing posts

eSafety commissioner ends heated fight with Elon Musk’s X over Sydney church stabbing posts

Two parties agree to end a review of notice to take down videos of the attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel

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Twitter ‘ceased to exist’ after Australia’s eSafety commissioner demanded answers about child sex abuse material, X’s lawyer argues

Twitter ‘ceased to exist’ after Australia’s eSafety commissioner demanded answers about child sex abuse material, X’s lawyer argues

Case set to test Julie Inman Grant’s powers under the Online Safety Act, but it’s only one of seven ongoing cases her office has with the Elon Musk-owned platform

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Australian senator’s post about Wakeley stabbing among those Elon Musk’s X urged to delete

Australian senator’s post about Wakeley stabbing among those Elon Musk’s X urged to delete

Julie Inman Grant didn’t reveal the tweets, but documents reveal one was by Ralph Babet, the lone politician from the conservative United Australia party

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Education needed to fight the scourge of cyberbullying

Education needed to fight the scourge of cyberbullying

Australia's online safety regulator has launched a set of cyberbullying education resources aimed at slowing the rise of online abuse.

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Tech giants on notice over 'blindness' to abuse content

Tech companies treat child sexual abuse content with "wilful blindness" but the online safety watchdog will soon force them to face uncomfortable truths.

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Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?

Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians’ recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has raised concerns that imposing age restrictions could push children to use social media in secret…

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Social media age restrictions may push children online in secret, Australian eSafety commissioner says

Minors could also miss crucial support under a potential ban, online safety regulator’s office tells inquiry

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Australia’s eSafety commissioner waters down child abuse detection rules in online safety standards

Tech companies providing end-to-end encryption, including Apple, pushed for the changes, warning of mass government surveillance

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Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

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Australia abandons legal battle to have graphic footage of Sydney church stabbing removed from X

Australia had sought to force Elon Musk to take down videos of stabbing from X

The Guardian - AU

X says ‘free speech has prevailed’ after eSafety commissioner drops case over Wakeley church attack posts

Regulator will now focus on tribunal case launched by Elon Musk’s social media platform which is seeking a review of decision to order removal of tweets

Safeguards needed to police fake porn generation apps

Some phone apps and websites have little to no protections to stop people from using AI-image generation to create porn from photos without a person's consent.

Australian Judge Lifts Ban On Social Media Platform X

Australian judge lifts ban on X, allowing video of bishop stabbing; Elon Musk defends free speech stance.

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

As mobile phones emerge as both threats and boons to women's safety, telcos are implementing plans to help customers escaping family or domestic violence.

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Australia’s online safety regulator has drawn a line in the sand for X. Will she prevail?

Julie Inman Grant’s order for Elon Musk’s company to take down tweets containing video of a Sydney stabbing has implications for tech platforms globally

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