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No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen banDespite Australia’s recent legislation prohibiting social media access for those under 16, user habits remain largely unchanged, as indicat...- Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsroomsAustralia plans to tax Meta, Google, and TikTok. This aims to fund news reporters. The government will introduce legislation by July 2. Pla...
- Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news dealsAustralia is gearing up to implement a groundbreaking levy on major tech giants. If platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok fail to compens...
- Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media banThe global spotlight on the first such ban on people under 16 using popular apps appears to have encouraged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
- Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia saysWhile 5 million Australian accounts had been deactivated, a substantial number of Australian children continued to retain accounts, create ...
- Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban complianceUnder the Australian law, platforms face a fine of up to A$49.5 million ($34 million) for noncompliance, and the regulator added on Tuesda...
- Australia asks for meeting with Roblox after grooming, content complaintsAustralia has called a meeting with Roblox over reports of child grooming and graphic content on the gaming platform. Communications Minist...
- California-based gaming giant Roblox with 100 million daily users accused of child exploitation as Australia sends chilling warningRoblox said last year it would roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks for players wanting to access its chat features.
- Reddit takes legal action against Australia’s social media ban for users under 16; US-based firm claims barring U-16 teens would impede political discourse in the countryReddit has filed a lawsuit against Australia's new rule banning under-16s from social media. The company argues the law infringes on politi...
- Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16Australia has ordered major social platforms to report how many under-16 accounts they have removed under its new child-access ban. Compani...
- YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children 'less safe'YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as "rushed" and saying th...
- Australia to mandate streaming services invest at least 10% of expenditure in local contentIn a transformative move for the Australian entertainment landscape, the government is enforcing new legislation that mandates streaming pr...
- Who is Anika Nilles? The drumming prodigy elevating Rush’s sound to new heights. Check detailsLegendary rock band Rush is reuniting for a 2026 world tour, their first since drummer Neil Peart's 2020 death. Founding members Geddy Lee ...
- WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media banTech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox could be among more than a dozen site...
- Australia says social media ban will not age test all usersAustralia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, but current legislation offers almost no details on how the ban wil...
- Australia puts YouTube on list of banned social media for children under 16; How it will work, platforms included, and penaltiesAustralia plans to ban social media for users under 16. This includes platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and now YouTube. The gove...
- Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media banThe centre-left Labor government of Anthony Albanese has previously said it would give YouTube a waiver, citing the platform's use for educ...
- 'Uzzie doesn't want to make a fuss.' Pat Cummins confirms Usman Khawaja won't sport footwear with Gaza messages for Perth Test against PakistanThe Australian skipper has said that the opener will not be wearing shoes with messages in support of Gaza when the hosts take on Pakistan ...
- Indian-American teen invents device to spot elephant poachers in real timeAccording to the Indian-origin high-schooler, her device is four times more effective than drones as it can detect poachers by analysing th...
- What motherhood taught these shepreneurs about business and familyMotherhood can nurture the skills and mindset needed for entrepreneurship and vice versa.
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