It’s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government’s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI?

Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells. 

Listen: The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm
Listen: Interview with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant 

Host: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Guest: Anika Wells
Producer: Orla Maher
Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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It&rsquo;s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government&rsquo;s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI?
Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells.&nbsp; Listen: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-daily-aus-1/the-govts-plan-to-turn-off-the-algorithm">The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm</a> Listen: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-daily-aus-1/the-social-media-ban-is-here">Interview with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant&nbsp;</a>
Host: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Guest: Anika Wells Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden
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Is Australia's social media ban actually working?

Today's headlines include: 
Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells has shut her electorate office in Brisbane following a security incident.
U.S. President Donald Trump says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, a satellite internet service Ukraine uses in its war with Russia.
Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia’s opposition student movement have rallied in central Belgrade ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election.
And today’s good news: A world-first trial overseen by leading Australian scientist Professor Georgina Long could drastically change how cancer is treated.

Host: Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Imogen Abbott

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells has shut her electorate office in Brisbane following a security incident.</li>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has restored Ukraine&rsquo;s access to Starlink, a satellite internet service Ukraine uses in its war with Russia.</li>
<li>Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia&rsquo;s opposition student movement have rallied in central Belgrade ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: A world-first trial overseen by leading Australian scientist Professor Georgina Long could drastically change how cancer is treated.</li>
</ul>
Host: Billi FitzSimons Producer: Imogen Abbott
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Headlines: Minister shuts office over security threat

Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732.

In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only for Australians who’ve proved their age through Apple. And in two weeks, England and Wales will make some types of porn illegal to possess.

One common theme across all three landscapes is strangulation. In one Australian study, more than half of the young people surveyed said they’d been strangled during sex, often called choking. Porn was the most common place they’d learned about it. On today’s podcast, we’re explaining what’s changing, and the question underneath it all: can you keep kids away from explicit content without asking adults to give up more of their privacy?

Listen: The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm 

Watch: Testing how long it takes TikTok to turn misogynistic 

Host: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Imogen Abbott


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Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732.
In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only for Australians who&rsquo;ve proved their age through Apple. And in two weeks, England and Wales will make some types of porn illegal to possess.
One common theme across all three landscapes is strangulation. In one Australian study, more than half of the young people surveyed said they&rsquo;d been strangled during sex, often called choking. Porn was the most common place they&rsquo;d learned about it. On today&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;re explaining what&rsquo;s changing, and the question underneath it all: can you keep kids away from explicit content without asking adults to give up more of their privacy?
Listen: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-daily-aus-1/the-govts-plan-to-turn-off-the-algorithm">The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm </a> Watch: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdHwJaxSISS/">Testing how long it takes TikTok to turn misogynistic&nbsp;</a>
Host: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Imogen Abbott
 Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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The changing regulation of porn

Today's headlines include: 
Former Bachelor reality TV star Sam Wood is set to again apply for bail, taking his fight to the state's highest court.
NSW has become the first state to legalise ‘terramation’, a process also called human composting, as an alternative to burying or cremating remains.
A judge in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $US25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their data privacy.
And today’s good news: The Australian men’s ten-pin bowling team has taken home silver at the International Bowling Federation’s World Cup in Munich.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Imogen Abbott

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Former Bachelor reality TV star Sam Wood is set to again apply for bail, taking his fight to the state's highest court.</li>
<li>NSW has become the first state to legalise &lsquo;terramation&rsquo;, a process also called human composting, as an alternative to burying or cremating remains.</li>
<li>A judge in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $US25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their data privacy.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: The Australian men&rsquo;s ten-pin bowling team has taken home silver at the International Bowling Federation&rsquo;s World Cup in Munich.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Imogen Abbott
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
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