Tag: Australia policy
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Wes Streeting Targets Haidt to Brief UK Officials on Under-16s Social Media Ban
UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid political push In a move that signals a sustained push to regulate how young people use social media, Wes Streeting, the UK health secretary, has asked Jonathan Haidt — the bestselling author and outspoken advocate of restricting social media access for teenagers — to address his officials.…
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Australia Moves to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack
Promise of Stronger Measures Against Hate Speech In a decisive move aimed at curbing antisemitism and other forms of hate, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined a package of new measures designed to crack down on those who spread hate, division, and radicalization. The announcement, made in the wake of a high-profile attack near Bondi…
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What the Under-16s Social Media Ban Means for Young Men and Online Life
Australia’s Bold Move: A Ban Aimed at Protecting Adolescents Australia is rolling out a world-first policy that bars social media access for anyone under 16. The rule, designed after months of debate and mounting community concerns, signals a new era in how society protects younger users online. Meta has committed to winding down teen accounts…
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Australia must pass nature laws to protect the orange-bellied parrot and boost the economy
Introduction: a national imperative Australia stands at a crossroads. We can continue to debate politics while a critically endangered species edges toward extinction, or we can pass pragmatic nature laws that protect wildlife, create jobs, and safeguard the future for our children. The orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is a stark example: with an estimated 50…