Big tech firms have faced a Senate inquiry over the government's proposed digital duty of care laws, which would strengthen safety standards for social media platforms.
Bereaved parents have spoken of the devastating impact of online harms on their children at a Senate inquiry into proposed Digital Duty of Care laws.
As tech companies warn of uncertainty and censorship concerns, advocates argue stronger protections are urgently needed.
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Google told an Australian Senate hearing that age checks in the Digital Duty of Care bill could force it to block under-18s from Gmail.
A Senate inquiry into Labor's Digital Duty of Care legalisation kicks off today and will hear from parents and experts. Follow live.
