The federal communications minister, Anika Wells, announced on Wednesday that Reddit and video-streaming platform Kick will be added to the government’s social media ban, which is set to begin on 10 December. Companies must take reasonable steps to prevent people under the
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Reddit targeted by Australia’s under-16s social media ban as ‘dynamic’ list of online services grows
Popular platform added to list of companies required to restrict access for children, along with video streaming site Kick Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Even more online
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Police are often not equipped to deal with mental health callouts. Alternative first responders are better placed to de-escalate tension and reduce harm When police tasered and killed Clare Nowland – a 95-year-old aged care resident with dementia – after her nursing
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The Australian Law Reform Commission is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Law Report’s Damien Carrick hosted an event in Melbourne to mark its half century. Read More Law Report
There’s no such thing as a perfect legislative solution. It’s about finding one that’s workable – for the community, for the economy and for nature Victoria’s Healesville Sanctuary is helping to protect and restore the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot which is predicted
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Media regulator condemns ‘deeply concerning’ third-party websites that seek to entice bets from self-declared addicts Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Offshore gambling companies are using third-party websites to entice Australian addicts to resume betting, even after
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Exclusive: Parent who successfully challenged previous ban on children being prescribed hormones for gender dysphoria considers new lawsuit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The mother of a
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Australia’s new privacy laws to be tested as Victorian Liberal MP and wife Brittany Groth sue over Herald Sun articles Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A News
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Australian-first bill to ban use of NDAs to silence sexual harassment victims introduced in Victoria
Exclusive: If passed, laws would ban non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases unless expressly requested by an employee Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A long-awaited bill
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Australian authorities have been accused of copying the ‘worst tactics of ICE’ in their treatment of the NZYQ cohort Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Adnan* says he
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