TV host slams age verification rules for Google as ‘devious' overreach
'We were sold a ban on children using social media, but most people wouldn't assume that Google is social media,' Mr Macpherson said.
'For this to be snuck through, not in legislation but in regulation of codes for internet and big tech companies by the eSafety Commissioner, I think is quite devious because most Australians don't know this is happening.'
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