Australia gives companies 6 months to draft online child-safety codes

In a bid to safeguard children from graphic and harmful online content, Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued directives to “key” players in the online industry. These companies now have six months to establish enforceable codes designed to shield children from exposure to explicit pornography and other high-impact materials. The codes will have to include age assurance methods. At the same time, the government is receiving criticism for not requiring major platforms to participate in its age assurance …

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