Submission to the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2004
The Human Rights Law Centre’s recommends that Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2004 not be passed.
This Bill is a flawed response to a serious issue, diverting attention from the real problem: the failure of digital platforms to prioritise safety for all users.
The submission makes a number of recommendations including:
1. The Human Rights Law Centre urges the Committee to recommend that the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2004 not pass.
2. Future legislative inquiries must ensure adequate consultation and public engagement. Rushed processes undermine good governance, human rights, and the legitimacy of our laws.
3. The Committee should recommend that the Government instead prioritise legislation to establish an overarching duty of care for digital platforms to ensure the safety of all users online