Australia's Social Media Ban Was Pushed by Gambling Ad Agency
hn_acker Monday, December 15, 2025
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The article reveals that Australia's proposed social media ban was pushed by an ad agency focused on gambling ads, which it did not want to see banned. The ban was designed to target misinformation and online abuse, but the article suggests the agency's interests were a key driver behind the policy.
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