Victoria introduces strict digital platform laws
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- The Victorian government will introduce laws targeting artificial intelligence and social media platforms.
- The state aims to lower legal barriers for families seeking to sue technology providers.
- Tribunals will receive powers to unmask anonymous accounts accused of online vilification.
The Victorian Government announced new laws lowering the 10% threshold to sue digital platforms.
Current regulations require proof of a 10% permanent impairment before pursuing psychiatric harm damages.
"Hiding behind an anonymous account online should never mean you can vilify someone," said Victorian Government Premier Jacinta Allan.
The changes will empower the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to issue demasking orders.
The state government previously supported national initiatives to implement social media age limits.
The new measures represent the first state-level framework of its kind in Australia.
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