The Albanese government has been roundly criticised for “rushing” the legislation for social media ban for under-16s through Parliament, with tech giants and digital rights groups denouncing the move.
Academics have also condemned the ban for “presenting an intolerable risk to children’s online safety”, while the Human Rights Commissioner has expressed “serious reservations” about the bill.
Introduced to Parliament on Thursday, the bill requires that social media platforms introduce measures …
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