Political lies to be captured in Labor misinformation regime

Political lies to be captured in Labor misinformation regime

The plan will give federal authorities the power to force tech giants to act on alerts about damaging falsehoods.

  • byDavid Crowe andPaul Sakkal

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Government hammers big tech with barrage of new laws

Government hammers big tech with barrage of new laws

Albanese has vowed to protect Australian sovereignty,while others in the government confirmed the plans for reforms on copyright,payments,content and online safety.

  • byDavid Crowe andPaul Sakkal
Parents celebrate restricting children’s access to a habit akin to ‘kiddie cocaine’

Parents celebrate restricting children’s access to a habit akin to ‘kiddie cocaine’

Parents worried about the harmful effects of social media on their children have welcomed federal laws to restricting access.

  • byWendy Tuohy
‘A total nightmare’:The parents who are rejoicing over social media ban

‘A total nightmare’:The parents who are rejoicing over social media ban

University academics on Tuesday criticised the government’s plan,describing it as reckless,but parents say it will stem the negative effects of prolonged screen use.

  • byChristopher Harris
Yes,PM,we should keep kids off the apps. But how,exactly?
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Yes,PM,we should keep kids off the apps. But how,exactly?

The prime minister has made a surprising jump when there are huge doubts about a workable social media ban for children. But Australia does have a real problem.

  • byDavid Crowe
As a Gen Z wanting to get off social media,I lived for a week using a ‘dumb phone’

As a Gen Z wanting to get off social media,I lived for a week using a ‘dumb phone’

I’m 19 and sceptical about the government’s proposed social media ban. But a more effective alternative is gaining traction among Gen Zers.

  • byDaniel Cash
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Drinking,smoking ... now social media:New laws to ban children from apps

Drinking,smoking ... now social media:New laws to ban children from apps

The prime minister will announce the plan on Tuesday as governments seek to solve a problem “no generation has faced before”.

  • byDavid Crowe andPaul Sakkal
‘It’s highly manipulative’:The dark side of app streak culture

‘It’s highly manipulative’:The dark side of app streak culture

From Snapchat and TikTok to Duolingo and Strava,streak features have been all the rage since the 2010s. But are they actually any good for us?

  • byNell Geraets
Dance like millions are watching:The new TikTok craze at your local arcade

Dance like millions are watching:The new TikTok craze at your local arcade

Dance Dance Revolution and Dancerush Stardom players have taken to social media to show off their skills on the classic arcade games.

  • byFrances Howe
Idealism or exploitation? The online ‘tradwives’ doing everything to please their husbands

Idealism or exploitation? The online ‘tradwives’ doing everything to please their husbands

A wave of young women portray a marriage ideal that includes submitting to and serving their husbands. But the movement has prompted warnings from former “traditional wives” that the lifestyle puts women at risk of poverty.

  • byWendy Tuohy
Elon Musk saying civil war is inevitable is not inciting violence. Here’s why
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Elon Musk saying civil war is inevitable is not inciting violence. Here’s why

Beware the online-harm brigade,or we’ll have police on our doorsteps as fast as we can say boo online.

  • byJosh Szeps