@misc{noauthor_first_2025,

title = {First Nations Australians twice as likely to be digitally excluded},

url = {https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/dec/digital-gap},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-27},

journal = {RMIT},

publisher = {RMIT},

abstract = {First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to be digitally excluded. 

First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to be digitally excluded and face barriers to accessing, affording and using the internet. For those living in remote Australia, the barriers are much greater.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{brandis_digital_2025,

title = {Digital Law Symposium showcases cross‑disciplinary expertise},

author = {James Brandis},

url = {https://www.monash.edu/law/news-and-events/news/2025/digital-law-symposium-2025},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

journal = {Monah University},

publisher = {Monash University},

abstract = {Digital Law Symposium showcases cross‑disciplinary expertise 

The Second Annual Digital Law Symposium brought scholars, practitioners and policymakers together at Monash Law for a day that focused on rigorous research and debate, and collaborative discussion drawing on participants’ expertise in digital law. Co-hosted by Monash Law School and Deakin Law School, it was a day of discussions and insights on all things digital law.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{angus_poor_2025,

title = {A poor answer to a complex problem},

author = {Daniel Angus},

url = {https://www.ips-journal.eu/work-and-digitalisation/a-poor-answer-to-a-complex-problem-8746/},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-13},

journal = {International Politics and Society},

abstract = {Australia’s social media ban won’t protect teens, but it shows who holds power. Europe should make sure to choose a different path},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{angus_australias_2025,

title = {Australia’s social media age ban has started. Here is what it really means},

author = {Daniel Angus},

url = {https://360info.org/australias-social-media-age-ban-is-days-away-here-is-what-it-really-means/},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-07},

journal = {360},

abstract = {Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people Young people in Australia are on the verge of a profound shift in their digital lives. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 has been sold […]},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{thomson_era_2025,

title = {In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content},

author = {TJ Thomson},

url = {https://360info.org/in-the-era-of-ai-generated-news-readers-value-trust-over-customised-content-2/},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-07},

journal = {360},

abstract = {The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how information is delivered to people and how they consume it. AI summaries, which Google calls “AI overviews,” for example, are becoming an increasingly popular […]},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{burgess_google_2025,

title = {Google and YouTube condemn ban},

url = {https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/google-and-youtube-condemn-ban-/106098786},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-06},

journal = {ABC listen},

abstract = {The socia media platform YouTube has today warned that Australia's ban on social media accounts for under 16s will make children less safe on the video-sharing site.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{angus_governments_2025,

title = {Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you},

author = {Daniel Angus and TJ Thomson and Silvia Monta\~{n}a-Ni\~{n}o and Mathias-Felipe de-Lima-Santos},

url = {https://360info.org/governments-are-hiding-data-threatening-democracy-heres-how-it-affects-you/},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-06},

journal = {360 info},

abstract = {From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account Around the world, governments are quietly deleting, manipulating, or withholding public data at an unprecedented scale, which is a direct threat to democratic accountability. As official information becomes harder […]},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{parker_australias_2025,

title = {Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?},

author = {Christine Parker and Jake Goldenfein and Kimberlee Weatherall},

url = {http://theconversation.com/australias-national-ai-plan-has-just-been-released-who-exactly-will-benefit-270981},

doi = {10.64628/AA.s5tcruwqh},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2025-12-16},

journal = {The Conversation},

abstract = {The government wants all of Australia to benefit from the global AI boom \textendash but the plan lacks specificity.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{featherstone_how_2025,

title = {How Starlink is connecting remote First Nations communities \textendash and creating new divides},

author = {Daniel Featherstone and Kieran Hegarty},

url = {http://theconversation.com/how-starlink-is-connecting-remote-first-nations-communities-and-creating-new-divides-271086},

doi = {10.64628/AA.7sgc457ae},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2025-12-16},

journal = {The Conversation},

abstract = {Cheaper, more reliable satellite internet is transforming internet access in remote communities \textendash for those who can afford it.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{angus_australia_2025,

title = {Australia Just Banned Teens From Social Media. Here’s What They Think textbar WSJ},

author = {Daniel Angus and Tama Leaver},

url = {https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZqBtJJrLHE},

doi = {10.64628/AA.epdd6wxy7},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

urldate = {2026-01-13},

publisher = {Wall Street Journal},

abstract = {A world-first ban blocking under-16s from social media came into effect in Australia on December 10, and teens and parents are divided over whether it will make anyone safer.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{angus_australia_2025-1,

title = {Australia is about to ban under-16s from social media. Here’s what kids can do right now to prepare},

author = {Daniel Angus and Tama Leaver},

url = {http://theconversation.com/australia-is-about-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-heres-what-kids-can-do-right-now-to-prepare-270295},

doi = {10.64628/AA.epdd6wxy7},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-11-01},

urldate = {2025-12-04},

journal = {The Conversation},

abstract = {Download your data, make plans to stay connected to friends, and decide where you’re going next.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{noauthor_digital_2025,

title = {Digital divide narrows but gaps remain for Australians as GenAI use surges},

url = {https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/nov/digital-inclusion-index},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-11-01},

urldate = {2026-01-27},

journal = {RMIT},

publisher = {RMIT},

abstract = {The Australian Digital Inclusion Index has found almost half of Australians recently used generative AI tools.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{meese_ai_2025,

title = {AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters},

author = {James Meese and Joanne Kuai and Shir Weinbrand},

url = {https://360info.org/ai-and-the-news-how-it-helps-fails-and-why-that-matters/},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-11-01},

urldate = {2025-12-16},

journal = {360},

abstract = {AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way news is being distributed and consumed. From algorithmic news distribution and AI-powered news aggregators to the growing habit of asking AI chatbots (like […]},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}

@misc{snoswell_how_2025,

title = {How do ‘AI detection’ tools actually work? And are they effective?},

author = {Aaron J. Snoswell and James Meese and T. J. Thomson},

url = {http://theconversation.com/how-do-ai-detection-tools-actually-work-and-are-they-effective-269390},

doi = {10.64628/AA.ud4t34d5v},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-11-01},

urldate = {2025-12-04},

journal = {The Conversation},

abstract = {Right now it’s something of an arms race as new technologies are developed \textendash and detectors struggle to keep up.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {misc}

}