central characteristics and tensions of the social media landscape in Australia, the authors illustrate issues and trends in social media usage in Australia and conclude with a discussion of salient policy issues, including challenges around the evolution of digital infrastructure, media law and ...
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s National eSafety Commissioner, expressed concerns during a parliamentary inquiry on social media use in June 2024, stating that the ban “may limit young people’s access to critical support.”, reportedThe Guardian.She added, “If authorities impose age-based restr...
X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts. “It’s clear that social media companies have to be held accountable, which is what ...
Rapid growth in social media use among young adults has raised concerns about its possible impact onmental healthand wellbeing, particularly among university student populations where the prevalence of mental health issues is also rising. Using qualitative approaches, this study identified the ways in ...
Sonya Ryan is part of a group advising the government on a national strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse in Australia. She wholeheartedly supports Australia setting the social media age limit at 16. “We’re not going to get this perfect,” she...
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Ryan, who divides her time between Adelaide in South Australia and Fort Worth, Texas, said privacy concerns should not stand in the way of removing children from social media. "What is the cost if we don't? If we don't put the safety of our children ahead of profit and privacy?" she...
central characteristics and tensions of the social media landscape in Australia, the authors illustrate issues and trends in social media usage in Australia and conclude with a discussion of salient policy issues, including challenges around the evolution of digital infrastructure, media law and ...
Australia’s parliament just passeda groundbreaking lawthat bans kids under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, marking a significant shift in how the government is addressing the online safety of young people. The legislation passed with bipartisan support, although i...
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.