Cyber bullying
- Opinion
- Opinion
If we’re serious about social cohesion, these big tech hate machines must be reined in
The social media feeds that once connected us are now driving us apart. We must regain control from big tech’s greedy and reckless algorithms.
- Chanel Contos
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Anti-trans activist wins fight against e-safety watchdog over queer school club tweet
A Federal Court ruling opens the door to legal challenges against hundreds of decisions made each year by Australia’s eSafety commissioner.
- Noel Towell
This Sydney school has eliminated bullying. Now there’s a plan for every classroom
Teachers will stop labelling students as bullies or victims, kids can have safe spaces and schools face deregistration in an ambitious crackdown on bullying.
- Emily Kowal
- Exclusive
- Social media
Snapchat accused of reinstating banned teen accounts, stonewalling complaints
Parents say Snapchat is the weak link in Australia’s social media ban, with age checks easily bypassed and reporting limited to a child’s own family.
- David Swan
Ten convicted for claiming Brigitte Macron was a man
One of those convicted has been jailed for six months, while another said the “abominable” decision highlighted the erosion of freedom of speech.
- Juliette Jabkhiro
- Opinion
- Social media
If I had a teenager, I’d rather they were addicted to smoking than scrolling
Two-thirds of the British public think increased social media use is a key driver of rising youth mental health problems and 75 per cent support banning under-16s from social media.
- Fred Thomas
- Sketch
- Social media
Wells’ Kirribilli comeback mixes social media crusade with crisis management
Hiding under the doona was not an option for Anika Wells today. So she showed up. Did her job. Powered on. Answered questions. Apologies were not on the agenda.
- Matthew Knott
‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack
The move has spurred advocates for change in the US, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.
- Michael Koziol
Teens still on social media warned that their day will come
The prime minister declared victory during a formal address in Sydney, heralding the ban as one of Australia’s greatest ever reforms.
- Natassia Chrysanthos, David Swan and Kayla Olaya
- Opinion
- Social media
I wrote the book on anxious kids. It doesn’t matter if this ban isn’t perfect
The American author of The Anxious Generation writes that parents around the world are cheering on Australia as its pioneering social media law comes into effect today.
- Jonathan Haidt