Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot
Restrictions on gambling ads have drawn pointed criticism from harm reduction advocates, who say there are too many loopholes that will still hurt Australians.
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‘Better world’: inside Australia’s pact with AI giant
A Silicon Valley tech boss has warned of the consequences should AI fall into the wrong hands as he signed an agreement with Australia on related safety.
Liberals going digital to bring new life to party brand
The Liberal Party needs to reach new voters in the digital realm if it is to stand any chance at the next election, federal leader Angus Taylor says.
Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale
A used car startup has netted its founder a nine-figure payday after selling his business to Toyota but it won't put the handbrake on his drive.
Grooming claims spark Roblox kid-friendly rating review
The communications minister has requested an urgent meeting with controversial gaming host Roblox, while her opponent has labelled her too slow to act.
Sovereign citizens pose ‘radical’ security threat
Governments must work together to tackle the dangerous rise of sovereign citizens, with spontaneous acts of violence that kill cops on the rise, a report warns.
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Australian social media ban both a success and failure
Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.
Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative
Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds.
Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections
Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.
Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve
Australians are hooking up to faster broadband connections by the thousands and the technology is changing the way they consume entertainment.
Man accused of praising Bondi attack had multiple guns
Firearms, ammunition and flags linked to banned terrorist organisations were found at the home of a man accused of praising the Bondi gunmen on social media.
Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online
Australians will have to wait a little longer to learn how effective a contentious social media ban has been for the nation's children.
Social media ban hailed a success despite workarounds
The prime minister says his under-16s social media ban belongs in the pantheon of world-leading Australian innovations like the secret ballot.
PM brands social media ban a success before it starts
The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success.
Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban
Tech giants face accuracy flaws in the under-16 social media bans, as age-scan errors risk letting teens slip through or wrongly lock them out of platforms.
TikTok vows to comply with teen social media ban
Tech giant TikTok will fall into line with Australia's world-leading social media restrictions, admitting age assurance methods can't protect people's privacy.
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Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban
Australia's social media age restrictions will kick in as planned, with a High Court challenge to the ban pushed into the new year.
YouTube ‘outright weird’ for saying platform isn’t safe
YouTube needs to fix its safety after the tech giant criticised Australia's world-leading laws protecting kids, the communications minister says.
‘Didn’t get it right’: BOM defends website cost blowout
The Bureau of Meteorology's chief executive is standing by controversial changes to its website overhaul as he faces a senate grilling.
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
YouTube, Reddit, Kick and X are yet to reveal compliance measures with Australia's social media ban, with kids expected to experience withdrawal symptoms.
Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings
Snapchat is the latest social media app to issue warnings to young Australian users and will ask thousands of people to verify their age.
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Roblox reforms over ‘playground for pedophiles’ concern
Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.
Locked-out owners left in dark by social media giants
Small businesses can face ruin when they're locked out of social media accounts with no explanation, with data revealing their plight is becoming more common.
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Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns
Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.
Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now
The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.
Top cop eyes ‘crime-influencers’ amid social media ban
Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.
Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning
The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.
Parents armed with get-ready guides ahead of social ban
Parents and teachers are being recruited to the front lines of Australia's social media ban for kids, with a range of resources launched to help them prepare.
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Spy agency points finger at common password habits
Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.
Social media ban could pull the plug on young artists
YouTube warns blocking young people from accessing its platform will lead to unintended consequences for online safety and hinder emerging talent.
Qantas leak could cost airline billions, increase scams
Qantas is facing heavy fines after data it held on about one in three frequent flyer members was leaked online, despite efforts to reduce its spread.