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Australia adds YouTube to platforms covered by world-first ban on social media for teenagers

Alphabet platform was initially exempted from ban

The Independent UK

Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

The Australian government has announced YouTube will be required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old starting in December

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Tsunami alerts across Pacific; inflation drops; and Australian rocket goes out with a bang

Shallow magnitude 8.8 quake hit near Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula provoking warnings as far away as New Zealand and California

The Guardian - AU

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Albanese says banning children from social media ‘not going to be easy’ as key questions unanswered

Onus on platforms to design simple solutions and there are ‘lots of ways’ tech firms could verify age of users, says communications minister

The Guardian - AU

Ministers coy on gambling reform as advice kept secret

How the government planned to respond to a landmark gambling inquiry report before shelving its reform ahead of the election will remain secret.

AAP

Australia To Ban Under-16s From YouTube

Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday stressing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithms".

International Business Times

Albanese government to include YouTube in social media ban for under-16s

The Albanese government has decided to include YouTube accounts in its ban on access to social media for those under the age of 16.

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Children to be banned from having YouTube accounts as Albanese government backflips on exemption

Labor reverses earlier decision to exempt Google-owned platform from national social media youth ban in move communications minister says will make ‘positive difference’

The Guardian - AU

As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption

Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are running ads and events saying their services are safe for children – with the possibility of a legal challenge

The Guardian - AU

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.

AAP

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

The eSafety commissioner has rejected claims including YouTube in a child social media ban would stop it being used for educational purposes.

AAP

Excessive social media found to harm teenagers’ mental health – but experts say moderation may be key

Exclusive: Mission Australia survey finds moderate social media users were as likely to seek help from parents as low users

The Guardian - AU

eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how her office will be driving the Social Media Minimum Age Bill when it comes into effect in December this year.

The Conversation

Tricky portfolios and rising stars: the biggest moves in Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle

Here are the most important changes – among almost two dozen – in Labor’s ministry reshuffle

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From tragedy to triumph: Ali France and the ‘remarkable women’ who delivered a slew of Labor wins in Queensland

Seven female Labor candidates, ‘enough for an entire netball team’, have won seats in the sunshine state, with Anika Wells praising the party for ‘empowering women’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese calls Dutton’s Aukus comments ‘irresponsible’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Crisafulli urges residents to prepare as storm approaches – as it happened

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Greg Norman Reveals New Job After Being Replaced As LIV Golf CEO

Greg Norman may have left his job as LIV Golf CEO but he has landed a role helping shape the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

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Cabinet gender parity as election fight intensifies

The prime minister has lauded the fact the cabinet has gender parity for the first time as political leaders tussle with an election on the horizon.

The Guardian - AU

Labor ministers contradict each other on reasons why gambling ad ban has stalled

Anika Wells says not all stakeholders accepted the Albanese government proposal but Andrew Leigh blames failure to secure numbers in Senate

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s aged care overhaul: what are the changes, and will you have to pay more?

A new means-testing formula, more funding to remain at home and help for providers – here’s what you should know

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Major aged care reforms announced; more anti-war rallies in Melbourne; and the VMAs black carpet

Anthony Albanese says the reforms are ‘once in a generation’ as he thanks Coalition for ‘constructive engagement’

AAP

Sports must meet women boardroom targets or lose funds

The federal government will withhold funding from sports organisations that don't meet targets of women comprising half their boards from 2027.

The Canberra Times

'Where is Snoop Dogg?': Minister playfully roasts US at Independence Day party

Good-natured roasting to America over its Olympics medal count.

AAP

Netball World Cup receives $6 million funding boost

Australia will defend its No.1 status at the 2027 Netball World Cup, with the federal government announcing $6 million in funding for the Sydney tournament.

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