Australia’s internet watchdog will force social media companies to put more barriers in place to stop children from accessing pornography and other inappropriate content, as politicians grapple with plans to restrict people under 16 years old from using social media.
The eSafety Commissioner on Tuesday will issue notices to a range of internet companies allowing them less than six months to develop an industry code that dictates what minors are exposed to on their platforms.
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Tess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.com
