Category: Social Media

New law mandates proactive safety measures by tech companies

The Albanese Government is committed to protecting Australians through world-leading online safety laws. As part of this effort, it will legislate a Digital Duty of...

Dating industry faces pressure to tackle online abuse

New research emphasises the importance of dating apps safeguarding Australians from sexual predators, calling for enhanced measures to ensure user safety and security. The increasing...

New legislation places responsibility on social media platforms for age compliance

The Albanese Government will introduce legislation to set 16 as the minimum age for social media access. This move follows endorsement by the National Cabinet....

Social media, communication, and ‘brain rot’: Unpacking the claims behind digital overload

Extended periods of consuming digital content are often thought to contribute to mental fog and diminished focus. However, two UNSW psychologists have found little evidence...

South Australia’s digital safety initiative targets youth engagement with social platforms

Premier Peter Malinauskas is leading the South Australian government in proposing a bill to regulate children’s engagement with social media platforms. This proposed legislation aims...

Strengthening online safety with an innovative digital tool

Child rights organisation ChildFund Australia is partnering with The Girls and Boys Brigade to launch the Swipe Safe app, an innovative online safety tool that...

Communicating the digital risks: A documentary on online child safety

Over 80% of Australian children use technology at home. However, research by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) shows that only half of...

Balancing social media access and cybersafety for youth

The Federal Government plans to introduce a minimum age restriction for social media platforms to address concerns over online harm to children. However, RMIT experts...

Albanese Government push for age restrictions on social media

The Albanese Labor Government plans to introduce new legislation this year to establish a minimum age requirement for accessing social media and similar digital platforms....

Holly Bennett on navigating creativity within copyright boundaries

Creativity often thrives within boundaries, and working within copyright and legal constraints is no exception. For teams managing all sorts of content, these restrictions offer...

Protecting Aussie kids online: eSafety Commissioner questions tech giants on age assurance

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has requested that leading social media and messaging platforms reveal how many Australian children are using their services and detail the age...

Liz Grey on community building for brand via social media

Brands can spark genuine community building simply by leveraging social media’s power to connect, engage, and inspire. Comms Room is thrilled to have the opportunity...

Australian government extends Digital Sisters program

The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with 55 community organisations across Australia to improve the digital inclusion of refugee and migrant women. Overseen by the...

Rising cyberbullying cases prompt new resources from eSafety Commissioner

According to eSafety Commissioner, community awareness of cyberbullying and how to respond continued to grow last financial year, with reports rising by 37 per cent....

Strategies for Effective Citizen Engagement and Innovative Content Creation at the 19th Social Media for Gov Summit

Social media professionals are currently challenged by navigating diverse platforms, adapting to changing algorithms, and understanding the ever-shifting behaviours of online users. Staying ahead of...

Empowering seniors online: The importance of communication and cyber safety

A recent study by not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas has revealed that older Australians are increasingly tech-savvy, but remain wary of online security risks. The...

Ben Caldwell on content moderation and practical strategies for dealing with online agitators

Comms Room is delighted to share the insights of Communications Coordinator of Rangitikei District Council Ben Caldwell, a speaker in the upcoming 6th Annual Social...

Krystine Nation on humanising communication in government social media

Comms Room is thrilled to present an interview with the Social Media Manager of Horowhenua District Council Krystine Nation, who will be speaking at the...

Adobe Express and TikTok collaborate to integrate commercial music library

At the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity, Adobe and TikTok announced an exclusive integration to make TikTok’s Commercial Music Library available in Adobe Express...