In Australia, platforms skirt age laws, but the problem isn’t age assurance tech
Consider the shovel. A sturdy tool based on an ancient design, a shovel is great for uprooting things. However, if…
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Australian government not posturing with SMMA enforcement efforts: Wells
Australia’s move to put age restrictions on social media has spurred momentum on online safety regulations globally – and enthusiasm…
Australia’s data watchdog calls for input on draft Children’s Online Privacy Code
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is seeking feedback on its draft Children’s Online Privacy Code, calling for…
Social media giants not properly following Australia age check rules, says eSafety
As it releases its first compliance update since Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law took effect, the eSafety Commission…
Australian ID trial for young offenders looks to rebuild lives
Rehabilitating those who committed crime is an important feature of modern justice and it’s even more so for young offenders….
Australia exploring plans to connecting AGDIS to private sector identity exchanges
Earlier in March, Australia’s Department of Finance closed its tender for “professional services to undertake current‑state mapping and analysis of…
Australian regulators roll out new age assurance guidance, enforceable industry codes
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published new guidance on age assurance technologies. A release from the…
Australia expands age checks to AI chatbots, app stores, porn sites and more
After becoming the first country to ban under-16s from social media, Australia has now gone further by implementing one of…
South Korea, Australia, Portugal top OECD Digital Government Index for 2025
The OECD has published its 2025 results and key findings from the Digital Government Index (DGI) and Open, Useful and…
Australia launches major evaluation of social media minimum age law
How is Australia’s experiment in setting a minimum age for social media use going? It’s a question many in the…
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