Australia's social media ban for under-16s is just one month away, yet Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh has revealed that the government still can't explain how it will work. 

She shared the concerning truth about whether this policy, meant to protect kids, will secretly compel Australians to use a digital ID.

Australia's social media ban for under-16s is just one month away, yet Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh has revealed that&nbsp;the government still can't explain how it will work. 
She shared the concerning truth about whether this policy, meant to protect kids, will secretly compel Australians to use a digital ID.

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Minister admits age-verification may force digital ID for social media ban

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After weeks of government resistance, a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack has been fast-tracked, but experts warn it may be more about optics than answers. 

Policy analyst Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave to reveal why the inquiry’s tight 12-month timeline and single-commissioner setup could prevent the public from ever learning the full truth about radicalisation and immigration failures.

After weeks of government resistance, a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack has been fast-tracked, but experts warn it may be more about optics than answers. 
Policy analyst Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave to reveal why the inquiry&rsquo;s tight 12-month timeline and single-commissioner setup could prevent the public from ever learning the full truth about radicalisation and immigration failures.

Policy expert claims the Bondi Royal Commission is a political shield for the Government

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Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien joined the program to explain why he broke ranks to vote against controversial new legislation he labels a "disgraceful" attack on free speech. 

He revealed the internal friction that led to a Coalition split, arguing that the Liberal Party’s support for the bill is a gift to a failing Prime Minister.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O&rsquo;Brien joined the program to explain why he broke ranks to vote against controversial new legislation he labels a "disgraceful" attack on free speech. 
He revealed the internal friction that led to a Coalition split, arguing that the Liberal Party&rsquo;s support for the bill is a gift to a failing Prime Minister.

Why Llew O’Brien and the Nationals split over Labor’s hate speech laws

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Minister admits age-verification may force digital ID for social media ban

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