ABC AU
Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban
Australia is doubling down on its landmark social media ban for under-16s, with the Labor government unveiling stronger enforcement powers six months after the world-first legislation took effect. The new measures are designed to hold major tech platforms accountable and close loopholes that may have undermined the original law. The move signals Canberra's willingness to escalate its confrontation with Big Tech over child online safety.
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Australia to double penalty for social media ban breaches to $99m as tech giants accused of ‘not doing enough’
Australia is doubling the maximum penalty for breaching its under-16 social media ban to $99 million, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accuses tech platforms of failing to adequately enforce the world-first law. The move signals Canberra's willingness to escalate pressure on Silicon Valley giants who have struggled to comply with landmark legislation that has drawn global attention. With other nations watching closely, the stakes for big tech's relationship with regulators have never been higher.
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Sydney Morning Herald
‘Doing the bare minimum’: Albanese blasts social media giants over age ban enforcement
Australia is turning up the heat on social media giants, threatening fines of up to $99 million for platforms that fail to enforce the government's age restrictions. Prime Minister Albanese accused the companies of doing the bare minimum to comply, signaling a more aggressive regulatory posture. The move puts platforms on notice that symbolic compliance will no longer be enough to avoid serious financial consequences.
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Help to get Indigenous groups 'out of poverty trap' absent in NSW budget
NSW's latest state budget has again failed to deliver meaningful financial support aimed at lifting Indigenous communities out of entrenched poverty, advocates say. The omission is notable given this marks the fourth budget under the Minns Labor government, which has had ample opportunity to address systemic economic disadvantage. With the Voice referendum now receding further into the past, critics argue the government risks allowing symbolic defeat to translate into policy inaction.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Remember Labor promised you $5 extra a week? 14 changes starting July 1, from tax cuts to price hikes
Australia's new financial year brings a raft of changes that will hit household budgets from both directions. The government's promised tax cuts and cost-of-living relief measures finally take effect, alongside price increases across key services and utilities. Knowing what's changing — and when — could mean the difference between being caught off guard and making the most of what's on offer.
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