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No penalty for underage teens using social media after age ban
Underage users who defy the Albanese Government’s pending social media age restriction will not be penalised, while platforms that can prove they are at low risk of harming children may be exempted. Source: The Australian.
Coalition to oppose Labor’s misinformation bill
The Coalition will “strongly oppose” Labor’s draft misinformation laws, warning the proposal is an “attack on free speech” that has “no place in Australia”. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Coalition argues misinformation bill goes too far
The Coalition says Labor’s rejigged misinformation bill will “have a chilling effect on political speech”, saying the legislation states the laws will apply to “information about electoral candidates or referendum proposals”. Source: The Australian.
New AI-generated app offers customised advice to families with problems
Majellan Media has developed a new AI-generated app that offers practical assistance to families who are facing various challenges in their lives.
Catholic mums launch website to celebrate mothers
Two Catholic mothers have teamed up to support other mums by launching a new digital initiative that promotes the dignity and beauty of motherhood. Source: The Bridge.
Catholic school adopts online learning to prepare students for university
A Melbourne Catholic all-girls school will offer students a hybrid model of teaching that includes an online component delivered by one of the largest state government schools. Source: The Age.
AI could force change to exams in NSW, says Catholic schools chief
Artificial intelligence could prompt a “reimagining” of the Higher School Certificate in New South Wales, the chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW told educators this week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Priest-podcaster’s new video explains the Bible in 10 minutes
A new video that explains the Bible in 10 minutes earned 358,000 views in just 24 hours. Source: OSV News.
Tech companies will not be forced to join $6.5m age assurance trial
Major tech platforms including Meta, TikTok and Snapchat will not be forced to be part of the Albanese Government’s $6.5 million age assurance trial, with the department relying on the “goodwill” of platforms to test the new technology. Source: Canberra Times.