Australia claims it is a global pioneer in preventing online harm - should other countries follow suit?
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking international support for stricter social media regulations, including a ban on accounts for children under 16. The initiative aims to create a global coalition to force tech giants to adopt a digital duty of care.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in how nations are attempting to regulate global tech platforms, moving from individual national laws to a coordinated international regulatory framework.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his communications minister, Anika Wells, want to strengthen the coalition of support for their fight against big tech. Composite: AAP The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his communications minister, Anika Wells, want to strengthen the coalition of support for their fight against big tech. Composite: AAP Social media Australia claims it is a global pioneer in preventing online harm – should other countries follow suit? As Anthony Albanese heads to the US to discuss social media reform, he has shown a level of leadership not always expected from a smaller country
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