Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification

New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect children

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Social media companies could be forced to identify anonymous accounts accused of online vilification, under new laws being proposed in Victoria.

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, announced a suite of social media reforms on Sunday, saying families needed new ways to protect their children online.