Much remains unclear following the rushed passage of the legislation banning under 16s from social media. Yet one thing is certain, and that is the centralisation of information in the hands of those keen to control it.
In claiming victory, Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland declared, ‘We’ve listened to young people, parents and carers, experts and industry in developing these landmark laws to ensure they are centred on protecting young people – not isolating them.
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