# New Laws Hold Tech Accountable for Kids Online | Melbourne News

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Published: 2026-07-19T06:30:10+00:00
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Victoria’s bold new laws aim to shield kids online by empowering Vcat to force social media and AI firms to reveal anonymous users’ identities—crucial for tackling online vilification. Parents can now sue for negligence without proving 10% permanent impairment, slashing the legal hurdle for mental health harm claims. Backed by mounting research on social media’s toll on youth, this is seen as a vital first step—though advocates hope it’ll expand to cover cyberbullying and defamation. As global lawsuits pile up, Victoria’s move signals a growing global reckoning: tech giants must answer for the harm their addictive platforms inflict on children. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e6e84e4b43fb466

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