08 February 2026

Pod Mini-Series: Australia vs Social Media

In this Tech Mirror mini-series, we unpack the harms the law seeks to prevent, trace how young people’s use of social media became a flashpoint in the lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election, and explain what the legislation actually means. We ask what will happen on 10 December, when the law comes into force, and explore what next to happen next as we demand more from tech companies and from our politicians.