You're not going to believe this. [@mattjcan] just got them to admit that Pornhub won't fall under the restrictions provided for by (63C) of the Social Media Minimum Age Bill:
Senator Canavan: "If Youtube is covered [why isn't Pornhub] covered? [so] show me in the law where [Pornhub] is excluded"
Senator Matt Canavan:
If YouTube is categorized or covered by 63C, returning to Senator Roberts' question, is Pornhub covered? Why wouldn't it be? It's just explicit material, but yes, it's covered, isn't it?
ACMA Representative, James Chrishold:
No, the first thing of 63C, 1(a), is that the platform's sole or significant purpose is to enable online social interaction.
Senator Canavan:
But if YouTube's covered, as a video sharing service for non-explicit content, why wouldn't Pornhub be covered? Is Pornhub covered? I
ACMA:
I think they have very different purposes, yes. Can you explain that to me?
ACMA
"Sorry, I... I think this is under the definition; we wouldn't see Pornhub as falling within the scope. It's not seen as a social media platform.
Senator Canavan:
Just explain to me in simple terms how it would work if YouTube is covered: how would another video sharing service with mainly explicit material not be covered?
ACMA:
So again, Senator, it comes back to the commitment that the government's already made in relation to...
Senator Canavan:
No, no, I'm not asking for a commitment; I'm asking about the law. We've got to pass the law, not make government commitments. So, in the law, how are these two services different?
ACMA:
I think YouTube and Pornhub are completely different.
Senator Canavan:
I agree with that, but how are they differently defined in the law? Because well, Pornhub is a site for accessing pornography, which children are not permitted to access. Okay, show me in the law where that is excluded.
ACMA:
Well, yeah, it comes back to the evidence before about how Pornhub is subject to a suite of other rules and regulations, and also, it's not seen as a digital platform as part of this bill. The evidence is that we don't see it as having the characteristics of social interaction. It's a site for... I don't speak from any experience"
Senator Canavan:
I'm trying to understand here; it's very vague and unclear to any reasonable person about what's in and what's out.
Not sure if Senator Canavan intended a pun there, but this is an astounding admission from ACMA. Especially when the purpose of the legislation is to supposedly protect children
What ever happened to Albanese‘s "Future made in Australia" ?
With NET ZERO insanity preventing Australian industry from using low cost electricity generated from Australian coal - but Australian coal gets shipped off to China were they are building hundreds of new coal fired power stations to generate low cost electricity for Chinese industry - Albanese’s "Future made in Australia" will be one of women weaving straw baskets on the side of the road.
https://t.co/L7vaN070DX
DIGITAL COUP D’ÉTAT
The Social Media Age Verification Bill transfers the power of how Australians log on to the internet from the Parliament to the eSafety Commissar.
If the Bill passes, the type of government controlled biometric Digital ID Australians will require to log on to the internet will be totally controlled by the eSafety Commissar.
She will make up the rules and have power to enforce them.
It’s a Digital coup d’état.
And the Liberal Party are voting for this.
https://t.co/psxLiFxzkx
Today, my question is to the Minister for Communications about the Bill to ban under 16’s from accessing social media.
Minister, will I be forced to get a Digital ID in order to prove I am over 16?
CORRUPT TO THE CORE
The Labor & Liberal Uniparty are allowing a little over 24 hours for the public to make a submission on their Trojan Horse Age Verification.
Only a corrupt & rotten to the core Government would allow one day for the public to make submissions.
And what does it say about the Liberal Party that agreed to this ?
The Bill has nothing to do with "protecting the children" - it’s a Trojan Horse to force all Australians to obtain a Government controlled biometric digital ID to log on to X and other social medIs platforms
https://t.co/TWAcQXhScf
Labor and the Liberals, the "Uniparty", are rushing through a Bill to ban kids under 16 from social media. But this isn’t just about kids and the internet.
This is a dangerous step toward greater government control over every part of your life. While digital ID legislation already exists in Australia and is claimed to be "voluntary," this Bill could become the tool Labor and the Liberals use to force Australians into using this system by requiring every adult to go through an identity and age verification process just to functionally use the internet.
It’s not about protecting kids, it’s about creating the framework to monitor, track, and control how every Australian interacts online
The Albanese Government, backed by Dutton’s Coalition, wants to strip parents of their rights to decide what’s best for their children. They’ve turned their backs on democracy, pushing through legislation without debate or scrutiny, just to tighten their grip on your freedom.
This isn’t about protecting kids. If they cared about kids, they’d address bullying in classrooms or investigate issues like gender dysphoria and puberty blockers, something they’ve repeatedly refused to do. This is about control.
They want to dictate what you and your family can see, hear, and do online. What’s next? Tracking your every move? Controlling your choices through legislation disguised as "protection"?
The Australian people need to wake up to what the Labor/Liberal alliance is doing. This is not about safety, it’s about control. Watch my speech and share this warning.
🚨Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has SLAMMED both the Labor and Liberal party for trying to force through the “Social Media Minimum Age” legislation in the Senate next week— without consulting the cross-bench or taking the bill to a Committee review.
Senator McKim has proposed an amendment and Committee hearing to report by the 12 February, 2025—which would put a HOLD on this being passed into law by next Thursday.
It takes a special skill to be constantly wrong all the time - but everything Blackout Bowen touches turns to custard.
He must be wondering if its a curse.
Earlier this year Blackout was so convinced that Australia needed to invest more money into lithium mining, that he tipped in $230 million of taxpayers "to turbo charge lithium battery supply chain"
And today it’s been announced that another Australian lithium mine will close taking 300 jobs with it .
And since 2023, producers have seen a three-quarter drop in the price of lithium.
With the price crash being "widely blamed on overproduction, and slower-than-expected demand because of sluggish growth in the EV market."
Blackout Bowen’s skill will be highly rewarded once he leaves politics (hopefully kick out at the next election) - companies will pay millions for his advice - and then do the exact opposite.
https://t.co/0B7HlkK3o6
HIT NEW SONG BY JAG TALKS : “Piss off Albo”
The second verse is a bit explicit, so you’ll have to go to @JAGtalks page to hear the full song.
And if you like the song, give him some support. Here’s the lyrics to the first verse.
Hey there Albo we’ve got something to say,
About your leadership and taking our rights away.
You think it’s fine to ban our youth,
You’ll decide what is or isn't the truth
Piss off Albo, Australians don’t want you
Piss off Albo mate you’re through
Your policies they all are shit,
So piss off Albo we’re done with it
You may count like you’re heaven sent
You’re buying mansions mate,
We can’t afford the rent.
The economies shit and you’re the blame.
Liberal or Labor,
You’re all the bloody same
Piss off Albo, Australians don’t want you
Piss off Albo mate you’re through
Your policies they all are shit,
So piss off Albo we’re done with it.