Michelle Rowland
Musk widens legal fight with Australia as Labor pushes social media probe
Elon Musk’s company has launched a case in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to test the merits of the eSafety Commissioner’s order to remove church stabbing videos.
- by Paul Sakkal
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‘A welcome backflip’: Porn passport trial to keep kids off adult websites
Children will be blocked from watching explicit content online under a $6.5 million federal trial as governments attempt to counter the rising rate of violence against women.
- by Paul Sakkal
Australia can fine tech companies $782,500. In other countries, penalties can reach $35 million
Australia is looking at overseas examples as it weighs up increasing the penalties it can issue to major companies, under a review of its online safety regime.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
We’ve been worried about kids on the internet for 30 years. Is it time to toughen up on tech?
The alleged stabbing of a Sydney bishop by a teenager has reignited Australian alarm at the realities of online harm, reopening a debate about how to protect children.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Telecommunications
Concerns for triple-zero services amid 3G shutdown
The government has written to the chief executives of Telstra, Optus and TPG amid fears nearly 1 million Australians may be left unable to contact triple zero.
- by David Swan
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Albanese government furious over Meta’s plan to pull out of Facebook news deal
Senior ministers have accused Meta of “a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media”.
- by Calum Jaspan, James Massola and David Swan
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Political donations
Gambling donations ramp up debate over influence in politics
The support for both major parties came as a parliamentary inquiry urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ban advertisements for online bets.
- by David Crowe
‘Listen to staff’: New ABC chair’s plans for national broadcaster
The announcement that the former News Corp boss will replace Ita Buttrose comes at a time of crisis for the ABC.
- by Calum Jaspan and Angus Thompson
Increasing pressure on Rowland to reach decision on gambling ad ban
Anti-gambling advocates including the Salvation Army, Suicide Prevention Australia and Anglicare want the Albanese government to phase out wagering ads.
- by Olivia Ireland
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ABC
Communications minister critical of ABC board process to appoint David Anderson in 2019
Michelle Rowland says cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles, including the top jobs at the ABC, SBS, and Australia Post require the prime minister’s approval.
- by Calum Jaspan
Facebook and Google to face ACCC oversight under tougher rules for using news
A revenue stream worth about $200 million a year for Australian news providers is at stake at a time when they say they need fair compensation.
- by David Crowe