Labor is actively considering an age restriction on social media in Australia as X wages a war of words with the Albanese Government over the platform's handling of footage from the livestreamed western Sydney church stabbing, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has revealed.
Albanese Government 'actively' considering an age restriction on social media as X fights order to take down Sydney church terror stabbing video
X is fighting the order, claiming it is"unlawful and dangerous", while Musk has accused Australia of"censorship" on his personal account. "Firstly, the democratically elected Australian parliament has chosen to enact a law. And that law enables an independent regulator, the e-safety commissioner, to issue notices, to remove certain content where it contravenes certain rules," she said.
Opposition communications spokesman David Coleman urged the government to look into age verification for kids on social media to ensure children are not exposed to certain graphic content such as the church stabbing or pornography. "We’re actively looking at issues around recommender systems, we’re scoping an age assurance pilot that won't only go to in terms of accessing particular content like pornography, but also whether there’s other use examples it can apply to."
Australian Government Terrorism Wakeley Stabbing Elon Musk Video Social Media Michelle Rowland
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Labor and Coalition join forces to curb misinformation after Sydney stabbing attacksIn the wake of the attacks in Sydney, graphic images and false information were spread on social media. Both the government and opposition want social media companies to be vigilant about removing harmful material - warning they're not above Australian law.
Read more »
Sydney floods: Delays expected for evening commute in Sydney as dangerous storm hitsResidents of Sydney and surrounding areas are being urged to stay indoors as damaging winds and heavy rain sweep through, causing life-threatening flash flooding.
Read more »
Sydney house prices: Sydney’s median house price to hit $2m, Perth $1m by 2027Sustained housing shortage and strong demand from surging population would kickstart the next growth spurt, according to Oxford Economics.
Read more »
Sydney bishop among multiple people allegedly stabbed at church in Sydney's south-westThe attack occurred on Monday evening at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, with graphic video showing the stabbing during a live steaming of the mass.
Read more »
Sydney stabbings: ‘Violence is coming from the edge’: Sydney’s horror weekThe local playing out of foreign conflicts and tensions is also behind a national mood of alarm following 50 hours of horror in Sydney.
Read more »
Australia politics live: lower house chaos over Labor deportation bill that HRLC says will criminalise refugeesFollow live
Read more »