New legislative changes to social media minimum age restrictions have already led to major platforms being required to disclose information to the eSafety Commissioner, according to the prime minister. The government insists the updated laws—passed recently—are strengthening oversight of digital platforms, though acknowledges no system will be flawless. Officials emphasize the need for national regulation amid global challenges like copyright enforcement and artificial intelligence. The move signals a proactive approach to addressing online risks and industry practices.
Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSocial media companies compelled to provide information under changes to minimum age ban, Albanese saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says social media companies have already been compelled to provide information to the eSafety commissioner following amendments to social media minimum legislation this month.It was never going to be perfect, but in the legislation that we passed just in the last sitting fortnight, I can tell you … that already the eSafety Commissioner has used that strengthening of the laws to require some of the social media organisations to provide information to it, so they’ve already been compelled.What it means is control and monetisation of [copyright]. You know, [AI] is a global phenomenon, so we have a national interest in leaning in here and being proactive, and that’s precisely what we’re doing. Continue reading...
