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The legislation also highlights Australia's trend toward leading the world in digital child protection. Minister Wells and other officials expressed pride in the country’s proactive stance, standing firm against the typical resistance from big tech companies, which often threaten legal action or lobby against such regulations.
The coalition government defended its decision amid criticism from opposition figures, who noted that some social media giants have historically failed to prioritize user safety and have sometimes overreach with legal threats. Critics argue that corporations like Google should collaborate rather than oppose regulations designed to protect children.