Nearly four months into Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, the online regulator today released its first detailed compliance update report on how the world-first policy is progressing, writes Lisa M. Given eSafety’s report comes at a crucial time, with many other countries eyeing the progress...
They have lucrative brand deals and strong political opinions. They’re also not real. Behind the scenes, a handful of tech companies are rewriting the rules of global culture....
Lauren Ball and Emily Burch ask, are these benefits real, or is drinking hot water just another viral wellness fad? You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can...
Don’t dismiss kids’ sadness or anger, writes Catherine Page Jeffery. And don't assume they are now 'safe' online. In just over a month, Australia’s social media ban will begin. From December 10, those under 16 will only be able to see publicly available content on platforms such...
With Australia’s under-16 social media ban starting December 10, young online creators and teen entrepreneurs face a new reality: rebuild, relocate, or lose the audiences they’ve spent years building. Families are asking: what happens next? Can Young Australian Creators Survive the Social Media Ban? When Australia’s world-first...
Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear, writes Lisa M. Given The Australian government today released regulatory guidance on the social media minimum age law, which comes into effect on December 10. The law will restrict individuals under...
Instead of banning kids from online spaces, here’s what we should offer them instead, writes Amanda Third Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids’ lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government...
A powerful new Netflix documentary is sparking conversation among families across Australia, shining a spotlight on the growing world of kidfluencers—children who share their lives on social media, often with massive followings and brand deals. But while their online fame may seem glamorous, Australian teens...
A new trial will test 3 options, reports Toby Murray, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity When federal parliament passed legislation last week which will ban under 16s from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated. Posting on X, he said: “We’re doing everything we can to keep...
Social media’s influence extends to family law cases in Australia at an surprising rate Now an integral aspect of day-to-day life, social media’s influence extends to family law cases in Australia at a rate surprising to those outside the industry. This accelerating trend has influenced high-profile...
