This report explores how social media has changed over the last 20 years in the United Kingdom (UK) to make people more isolated from each other online, and what needs to change. It examines how most people use and experience social media, and how newer patterns of use have shaped culture and politics in the...

A status report highlighting what is known to date about the implementation of the Social Media Minimum Age obligation since it took effect. It shows there has been some progress in the first three months, including large scale account removals. However, insights from a range of sources show major gaps remain.

This report provides early insights into children's experiences of Australia's social media age restrictions from the perspective of parents and carers. Despite overall reductions in account ownership, a substantial proportion of children under 16 retained accounts on age‑restricted platforms. Platform‑led deactivation was the main reason children no longer had accounts on age‑restricted social media platforms.

This report demonstrates that misleading information flourishes in online election advertising and lacks transparency and accountability. Misinformation, scare tactics and messages exploiting cost of living pressures of ‘every day’ struggling Australians is central to both online and other election ads. The report proposes five recommendations to strengthen transparency and improve election advertising online.

The paper presents a collective stance from researchers and industry bodies on the responsible and respectful use of children’s digital data in social media and online communications within education settings in Australia. It outlines five principles to advocate for a shared understanding of the key issues regarding the sharing of children’s data on social media.