A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear ...

Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s moved closer to implementation after a key trial found that checking a user’s age is technologically possible and can be integrated into ...

More control for parents, but no social media ban. Meta supports ideas for an EU-wide "digital age of majority".

Australia seeks to become the first country to fine social media firms if they fail to block users aged under 16.

Inman Grant has now advised the government to remove this exemption because of the harm young people can experience on ...

Australia’s bid for a world-first under-16 social media ban hits early resistance as YouTube and the eSafety Commissioner ...

The recommendation, made by the regulator responsible for enforcing the ban, comes ahead of a National Press Club address by ...

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, has recently urged the federal government to reconsider its proposed ...

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has called to rebrand a social media ban for under-16s as a "social media delay" after ...

Australia's internet watchdog and YouTube exchanged barbs on Tuesday after the regulator urged the government to reverse a ...

A carve-out for the video platform will be axed after the eSafety commissioner found it was the most likely place for ...

The results of the government-backed trial clear the way for the law to come into force by the end of the year. The findings also potentially allow other jurisdictions to follow Australias lead as ...