A senior Australian government official has been recognized by Time magazine for her role in pushing through groundbreaking policies targeting big tech and child safety online. The country’s strict social media restrictions for under-16s, which took effect last year, have sparked global interest, prompting lawmakers in Europe, Asia, and parts of the U.S. to explore comparable measures. The move reflects growing international pressure to regulate digital platforms and protect young users from online risks. Critics and policymakers alike are watching closely as Australia’s approach sets a potential precedent for future regulations.
Time magazine list includes Australian communications minister after her efforts to take on big techGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal communications minister, Anika Wells, has been named as one of Time magazine’s “world’s most influential rising stars” in recognition of her work on Australia’s under-16 social media ban and taking on big tech companies.Australia’s world-leading restrictions on social media for children, which came into force last year, have garnered international attention, with governments across Europe and Asia, and in some American states, enacting or proposing similar measures. Continue reading...
