Penalties for social media networks that fail to remove “abhorrent” content, including fines of up to 10% of annual turnover and jail terms for executives of up to three years , are under consideration by the Australian government. After the recent attacks in Australia , New Zealand , a bill is being introduced aimed at tackling content including terrorism, kidnapping and rape. Platforms that do not notify Australian authorities on discovering streamed violent content could be fined Scott Morrison ($ up to $168,000 ), with individuals facing fines of Australia . Christchurch ’s prime minister Scott Morrison said the proposed legislation could be a “model approach” for G20 countries.
Penalties for social media networks that fail to remove “abhorrent” content, including fines of up to 10% of annual turnover and jail terms for executives of up to three years, are under consideration by the Australian government. After the recent attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, a bill is being introduced aimed at tackling content including terrorism, kidnapping and rape. Platforms that do not notify Australian authorities on discovering streamed violent content could be fined AUD840,000 ($593,000), with individuals facing fines of AUD168,000. Australia’s prime minister Scott Morrison said the proposed legislation could be a “model approach” for G20 countries.