An overview and analysis of the Bill that proposes introducing a minimum age of 16 for social media use in Australia. The digest notes that although the bill has bipartisan support, experts and researchers in relevant fields have encouraged the government to pursue alternative action. Age restrictions will not commence for at least 12 months.

The Bill amends the Privacy Act 1988 to implement an initial tranche of reforms arising from the proposals of a review.

The MHR (My Health Records) Act establishes a complex regulatory framework for the use, collection and disclosure of the health information included in a healthcare recipient’s My Health Record.