CAMERON WILSON
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i write @thesizzle.com.au and report at @crikey.com.au
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i write @thesizzle.com.au and report at @crikey.com.au
Author of CONSPIRACY NATION http://bio.to/conspiracynation
I've covered this in the piece but TLDR:
- there is a legal definition of 'age restricted social media platform'
- esafety doesn't decide who fits the definition, but it does have enforcement powers
- esafety says only its list of 10 platforms in the ban have to worry about the ban ATM
- there is a legal definition of 'age restricted social media platform'
- esafety doesn't decide who fits the definition, but it does have enforcement powers
- esafety says only its list of 10 platforms in the ban have to worry about the ban ATM
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I've covered this in the piece but TLDR:
- there is a legal definition of 'age restricted social media platform'
- esafety doesn't decide who fits the definition, but it does have enforcement powers
- esafety says only its list of 10 platforms in the ban have to worry about the ban ATM
- there is a legal definition of 'age restricted social media platform'
- esafety doesn't decide who fits the definition, but it does have enforcement powers
- esafety says only its list of 10 platforms in the ban have to worry about the ban ATM
Scoop: The most popular apps in Australia right now are social media platforms not included in the teen ban (so far).
This comes as teens make videos recommending that they all migrate to these alternative platforms to get around the ban — something experts warned about.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
This comes as teens make videos recommending that they all migrate to these alternative platforms to get around the ban — something experts warned about.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Scoop: The most popular apps in Australia right now are social media platforms not included in the teen ban (so far).
This comes as teens make videos recommending that they all migrate to these alternative platforms to get around the ban — something experts warned about.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
This comes as teens make videos recommending that they all migrate to these alternative platforms to get around the ban — something experts warned about.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
NEW: With less than two weeks to go, we still don't know if all of the tech platforms listed as being in the ban are going to comply.
Twitch and Kick have both confirmed to Crikey that they will. But there's still two who won't say:
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Twitch and Kick have both confirmed to Crikey that they will. But there's still two who won't say:
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
NEW: With less than two weeks to go, we still don't know if all of the tech platforms listed as being in the ban are going to comply.
Twitch and Kick have both confirmed to Crikey that they will. But there's still two who won't say:
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Twitch and Kick have both confirmed to Crikey that they will. But there's still two who won't say:
www.crikey.com.au/20...
"Deloitte allegedly cited AI-generated research in a million-dollar report for a Canadian provincial government", per Forbes
fortune.com/2025/11/...
fortune.com/2025/11/...
November 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
"Deloitte allegedly cited AI-generated research in a million-dollar report for a Canadian provincial government", per Forbes
fortune.com/2025/11/...
fortune.com/2025/11/...
A parliamentary inquiry considering the teen social media ban has recommended delaying its implementation, among other recommendations
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A parliamentary inquiry considering the teen social media ban has recommended delaying its implementation, among other recommendations
Politicians behind the teen social media ban have a surprising message: "expect problems".
They are setting expectations that there will be "lots of stories... about how this is a catastrophic failure of process and rollout" but still worthwhile.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
They are setting expectations that there will be "lots of stories... about how this is a catastrophic failure of process and rollout" but still worthwhile.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Politicians behind the teen social media ban have a surprising message: "expect problems".
They are setting expectations that there will be "lots of stories... about how this is a catastrophic failure of process and rollout" but still worthwhile.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
They are setting expectations that there will be "lots of stories... about how this is a catastrophic failure of process and rollout" but still worthwhile.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
this is interesting! Substack is adding age verification because of UK's Online Safety Act
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
this is interesting! Substack is adding age verification because of UK's Online Safety Act
"We got a bunch of middle-aged politicians who have no experience in this choosing to have a say over young people.”
Teen activists say they've used social media to share their stories and politically organise. They fear the ban will silence their voice
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Teen activists say they've used social media to share their stories and politically organise. They fear the ban will silence their voice
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"We got a bunch of middle-aged politicians who have no experience in this choosing to have a say over young people.”
Teen activists say they've used social media to share their stories and politically organise. They fear the ban will silence their voice
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Teen activists say they've used social media to share their stories and politically organise. They fear the ban will silence their voice
www.crikey.com.au/20...
my "not a blacklist" shirt has a lot of people asking questions already answered by my shirt
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
my "not a blacklist" shirt has a lot of people asking questions already answered by my shirt
The Wieambila inquest did not find any individual or agency fault that caused the six deaths (including the three perpetrators)
Violence, fueled by mental illness and conspiracy theories, might not be predictable — but that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do about it.
www.abc.net.au/news/...
Violence, fueled by mental illness and conspiracy theories, might not be predictable — but that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do about it.
www.abc.net.au/news/...
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Wieambila inquest did not find any individual or agency fault that caused the six deaths (including the three perpetrators)
Violence, fueled by mental illness and conspiracy theories, might not be predictable — but that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do about it.
www.abc.net.au/news/...
Violence, fueled by mental illness and conspiracy theories, might not be predictable — but that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do about it.
www.abc.net.au/news/...
Snap is the next cab off the rank with its announcement how it's going to comply with Australia's teen social media ban from December 10, including its alerts to users.
On top of facial scans and ID to prove your age, Snapchat users can use a bank account to verify their age.
On top of facial scans and ID to prove your age, Snapchat users can use a bank account to verify their age.
November 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Snap is the next cab off the rank with its announcement how it's going to comply with Australia's teen social media ban from December 10, including its alerts to users.
On top of facial scans and ID to prove your age, Snapchat users can use a bank account to verify their age.
On top of facial scans and ID to prove your age, Snapchat users can use a bank account to verify their age.
A High Court challenge to the teen social media ban is expected to be filed as early as next week.
An ex-Liberal candidate with a history of anti-trans remarks, Katherine Deves, is working on the challenge which will argue that LGBTQIA+ teens are unfairly burdened by the ban
www.crikey.com.au/20...
An ex-Liberal candidate with a history of anti-trans remarks, Katherine Deves, is working on the challenge which will argue that LGBTQIA+ teens are unfairly burdened by the ban
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A High Court challenge to the teen social media ban is expected to be filed as early as next week.
An ex-Liberal candidate with a history of anti-trans remarks, Katherine Deves, is working on the challenge which will argue that LGBTQIA+ teens are unfairly burdened by the ban
www.crikey.com.au/20...
An ex-Liberal candidate with a history of anti-trans remarks, Katherine Deves, is working on the challenge which will argue that LGBTQIA+ teens are unfairly burdened by the ban
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Just in: Twitch to be included in Australia's teen social media ban, Pinterest excluded.
eSafety says it has no plans to add any further platforms to the ban before December 10.
eSafety says it has no plans to add any further platforms to the ban before December 10.
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Just in: Twitch to be included in Australia's teen social media ban, Pinterest excluded.
eSafety says it has no plans to add any further platforms to the ban before December 10.
eSafety says it has no plans to add any further platforms to the ban before December 10.
not a huge fan of body shaming whoever but the picture of billy eilish that's supposed to be bad is a really normal photo? (which is to say: if you're built like that dm me immediately)
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
not a huge fan of body shaming whoever but the picture of billy eilish that's supposed to be bad is a really normal photo? (which is to say: if you're built like that dm me immediately)
eSafety says that Telegram has abandoned a legal appeal of a $1m fine for failing to report how they are dealing with child sexual abuse and terrorist material on their platform.
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
eSafety says that Telegram has abandoned a legal appeal of a $1m fine for failing to report how they are dealing with child sexual abuse and terrorist material on their platform.
Instagram/Facebook/Threads users suspected of being under 16 will start getting notifications, emails and texts (!) about their accounts being deactivated, under new information put out by Meta today about how they intend to comply with Australia's teen social media ban.
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Instagram/Facebook/Threads users suspected of being under 16 will start getting notifications, emails and texts (!) about their accounts being deactivated, under new information put out by Meta today about how they intend to comply with Australia's teen social media ban.
NEW: People have been unable to create Instagram accounts for <16yos, weeks before Australia's teen social media ban is set to kick in.
Meta says it is investigating because, while it intends to comply with the law, it is not yet restricting accounts or testing the feature
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Meta says it is investigating because, while it intends to comply with the law, it is not yet restricting accounts or testing the feature
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
NEW: People have been unable to create Instagram accounts for <16yos, weeks before Australia's teen social media ban is set to kick in.
Meta says it is investigating because, while it intends to comply with the law, it is not yet restricting accounts or testing the feature
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Meta says it is investigating because, while it intends to comply with the law, it is not yet restricting accounts or testing the feature
www.crikey.com.au/20...
you, an idiot: wahh wahh the tesla safety guy is asleep
me, wise tesla pr: self-driving is so safe you can go to sleep <3
me, wise tesla pr: self-driving is so safe you can go to sleep <3
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
you, an idiot: wahh wahh the tesla safety guy is asleep
me, wise tesla pr: self-driving is so safe you can go to sleep <3
me, wise tesla pr: self-driving is so safe you can go to sleep <3
NEW: I've got some details about what the government will be tracking to see whether the teen social media ban is a success
It includes info on data the platforms will be forced to hand over and the study of thousands of teens and their carers pre- and post-ban.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
It includes info on data the platforms will be forced to hand over and the study of thousands of teens and their carers pre- and post-ban.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
NEW: I've got some details about what the government will be tracking to see whether the teen social media ban is a success
It includes info on data the platforms will be forced to hand over and the study of thousands of teens and their carers pre- and post-ban.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
It includes info on data the platforms will be forced to hand over and the study of thousands of teens and their carers pre- and post-ban.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
I am literally speechless
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I am literally speechless
I was not aware that LARRY SUMMERS, who features heavily in the recently released Epstein emails, is an OpenAI board member...
November 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I was not aware that LARRY SUMMERS, who features heavily in the recently released Epstein emails, is an OpenAI board member...
'There will be deaths'
That's the fear of a youth worker thinking about the consequences of Australia's teen social media ban.
I wrote about their concerns for their clients, some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged teens, and about their ability to work with them.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
That's the fear of a youth worker thinking about the consequences of Australia's teen social media ban.
I wrote about their concerns for their clients, some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged teens, and about their ability to work with them.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
'There will be deaths'
That's the fear of a youth worker thinking about the consequences of Australia's teen social media ban.
I wrote about their concerns for their clients, some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged teens, and about their ability to work with them.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
That's the fear of a youth worker thinking about the consequences of Australia's teen social media ban.
I wrote about their concerns for their clients, some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged teens, and about their ability to work with them.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Associate editor, CRICKEY
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Associate editor, CRICKEY