Comment on The federal government has given an online age verification pilot the green light. Here's what we know about it

Ilandar@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  It seems they’ve scapegoated one thing to look busy. I’d love to see more resources given to housing* and family violence services, better sex ed around consent, and for police to consistently act on reports rather than brushing them off.

  • There are calls to provide more housing for those escaping their relationships but whether that materialises is another matter

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  • Zozano@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    It’s all part of the show.

    They have to do something to seem competent in response to the stabbings.

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    • Zozano@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      we need more people like this

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I find it so discouraging. “The show.” You always get the outcry when things get markedly bad, shortsighted ‘solutions’ that are about optics rather than lasting change, and then things go along the same until the next high profile spate of murders/assaults.

      Another worry is that laws like these may slip into a similar functions to KOSA and the other ‘child safety’ laws being brought in in America. Being misused to invade privacy and allow gating or scrubbing of any LGBTIA+ content or reproductive/sexual health information. I know Australia has its own fundie politicians.

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