A new initiative for digital security on social media in Australia: Explainer 21 Nov

The government plans to impose a Digital Duty of Care on social media platforms. Labor hopes a duty of care model will target the source of harmful online content in the wake of other announcements to enforce age restrictions on social media. Listen to the SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.

A teenager uses his mobile phone to access social media, Sydney, Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP will deliver a keynote address at The Sydney Institute this evening, where she will outline significant reforms to Australia’s online safety laws, including placing a greater focus on impacts to mental well-being. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS