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Victorian laws are targeting social media platforms, leading to legal action against Jacinta Allan and Marilyn Bromberg over social media impact.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
Victorian laws are targeting social media platforms, leading to legal action against Jacinta Allan and Marilyn Bromberg over social media impact.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Victoria introduced new laws regarding online anonymity on July 1st.Sub-event
- Legal decision in US influences Victorian law.Sub-event
Victorian laws target social media platforms, leading to legal action against key figures.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jacinta Allan
Premier of Victoria since 2023
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Meta
American technology company
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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