Calling someone an “ugly cow” or a “lying bigot” will not meet the threshold of serious harm that will activate the new take down powers of the eSafety Commissioner.
Proposed federal legislation will not make the internet safer,but it will make it harder for regular people to sue if they are defamed on social media.
A broad-ranging inquiry into social media will begin hearings later this month,allowing the federal government to continue its big-tech crackdown campaign in the lead-up to the federal election.
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General Amanda Stoker says the government could use a community legal service model to enforce proposed laws designed to unmask trolls.
What happens if you are trolled anonymously,and who is responsible for unmasking them?
Under new laws starting in January,the eSafety Commissioner will be able to issue a take-down notice to an online platform to remove intimate images within 24 hours.
More than 20 major sporting organisations have given a written commitment to help stamp out online trolling of athletes at a landmark meeting.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will target big tech companies allowing anonymous users to defame others,putting the issue on the G20 agenda.
Is the transition from social media stardom to a legitimate offline career possible? The 20-year-old Gen-Z icon is shooting her shot.
Tolerance has its limits. We cannot tolerate anti-vax sentiment,but we can maintain our civility.
When I make the mistake of reading social media comments,it’s a wonder anyone good ever puts up their hand for politics.