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ACCC says Microsoft misled 2.7 million Australians on Microsoft 365 upgrades

November 4, 2025

The ACCC has taken Microsoft to court for allegedly misleading 2.7 million Australians about subscription options and price increases linked…

News, Technology, Communication, Social Media

Platforms urged to check compliance with new under-16 social media laws

October 10, 2025

eSafety has released consultation summaries and a self-assessment tool to help online services determine if they qualify as age-restricted platforms…

Social Media, News, Technology, Communication

Transparency powers expose child safety failures at world’s biggest tech platforms

September 16, 2025

Three years after eSafety first exposed child safety concerns, global tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft still leave…

Innovation, News, Technology, Communication, Social Media, Government

AI-generated child abuse content must be blocked, says IJM Australia CEO

August 9, 2025

The rise of generative artificial intelligence has sparked urgent calls for stronger protections in the fight against child sexual exploitation…

Social Media, News, Technology, Communication

ACCAN welcomes move to shield kids from harmful YouTube algorithms

August 9, 2025

ACCAN has welcomed the Government’s move to extend the under-16 social media ban to YouTube, calling it a win for…

Apple and Google act to block predatory chat app after eSafety alert

Social media reforms move forward with national education briefings

Violent online material surges across mainstream and private channels

Australia tightens protections against unsafe AI companion chatbots

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AI absorbs nearly half of tech budgets as connectivity risks grow

New data shows AI praised in media but criticised on social platforms

Zoom report reveals Gen Z’s mixed feelings about AI at work

AI makes phishing smarter: 70% say scams are now harder to spot

Telcos urged to pass on benefits of reduced spectrum fees

Draft TCP code fails to meet community protection standards

Social media reforms move forward with national education briefings

Albanese Government tightens rules on telco performance and penalties

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