Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024

Given the significant limitations of the inquiry and scrutiny process in relation to the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 – including providing only one day for the preparation of submissions, which is highly concerning – the Law Council was not in a position to provide a formal submission to the inquiry of the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee’s process.

However, the Law Council has written to a number of Senators across the parties outlining a set of key key preliminary concerns that we have identified in relation to the Bill. An example, of these letters is provided below. 

The Law Council’s concerns relate to:

• the law-making process, including reliance on subsequent Rules;
• the broad scope of social media platforms currently captured;
• the potential overcollection of personal information and related privacy issues;
• the proposed penalties; and
• the potential impact on the human rights of young people. 

The Law Council considers that such potential issues should be explored through a more substantial Governmental and/or Parliamentary inquiry process.

Read the letter below.

Last Updated on 27/11/2024

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