Labor eyes tougher laws to enforce social media ban for children
The Australian federal government is planning to strengthen its social media ban for children under 16 following concerns that current enforcement powers are insufficient. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicated that the government is also exploring a new 'digital duty of care' to regulate platform algorithms and mitigate online harms.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant escalation in government efforts to hold global tech giants accountable for platform safety, potentially setting a regulatory precedent for other nations to follow.
Anthony Albanese says Australians need to be in charge of social media s extraordinary power. ( ABC News: Ian Cutmore )
The article reports on government policy and statements from both the Prime Minister and the eSafety Commissioner without taking a partisan stance, though it focuses on the government's stated objectives.
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