ALBANESE GOVERNMENT PLAYING CATCH-UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA, STILL CAN’T EXPLAIN AGE LIMIT POLICY

In June, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced that a Coalition Government would raise the age of social media access to 16. The Coalition also committed to introducing legislation to give effect to this within 100 days of taking office, including an obligation on social media companies to implement age verification technology. Federal Member for Groom,…

Crimes And Online Safety Legislation Amendment (Combatting Online Notoriety) Bill 2024

Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (10:34): I’m very happy to speak on this bill, because today we are seeing Toowoomba’s voice heard. We are seeing Oakey’s voice and Pittsworth’s voice heard. Right across our region, this has been raised with me by locals as a great example of a grassroots campaign being adopted as Liberal Party policy.…

Garth Hamilton with letter to constituents

BOASTING STILL RAMPANT CAUSING COPYCAT CRIMS

Hearings at a Queensland Youth Crime committee meeting have exposed the rampant misuse of social media, which is exacerbating criminal activity across Queensland. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, who introduced legislation earlier this year to tackle the scourge of criminals boasting about their crimes online has renewed his call for more action. “What we…