Halt the heartbreak — House must pass Kids Online Safety Act
When Kathy Borum hugged 17-year-old Vaughn-Thomas goodnight on a December night three years ago, the Tennessee mom didn’t know she was holding her son for the last time. A hard-working….
Tag: Legislation
Legislation paves way to relax advertising rules
The government is moving to open up Sundays and public holidays for advertising on traditional media outlets. Legislation was introduced today that will repeal all advertising restrictions for broadcasters. Currently,….
Map Shows States Which Passed Anti-Trans Legislation in 2024
In 2024 states across the U.S. enacted laws which could alter the rights of transgender individuals. The measures have been focused on areas including healthcare access, education and civil rights…..
Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media | Business and Economy News
Social media companies that do not enforce the ban could receive fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5m). Australia’s Parliament has passed a law banning children aged under 16 from….
Greens to back Labor’s Help to Buy and Build to Rent housing legislation
The Greens will back Labor’s Help to Buy and Build to Rent bills after a months-long stalemate on housing. The Help to Buy scheme would see the federal government contribute….
Last-minute legislation on final sitting week agenda; Climate deal struck at COP29
In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support….
WHO calls for legislation against smartphones — RT Entertainment
Countries should adopt restrictions on the use of smartphones and other hand-held devices in order to lower the harm they cause to young people, a top expert at the World Health….
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation
The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed.
Russian govt backs legislation to tackle child-free ideology — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
The government has supported a draft bill on the issue while urging the country’s legislature to iron out the finer details The Russian government on Monday backed “in principle” proposed….
PM Anthony Albanese won’t rule out double dissolution election over Help To Buy, Environment Protection Australia, Future Made in Australia legislation
Australians could be headed for a rare double dissolution early election if key government legislation remains stranded in the Senate. With three bills stuck in the upper house and appearing….