( September 21, 2026, 02:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple’s new tools allow parents to more easily manage the content their children can see, Australia’s prime minister said. In a statement published on Sunday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is visiting the US, said that he met Apple’s Tim Cook to discuss Australia’s work to introduce new laws to create a safer online environment by setting legally enforceable minimum safety standards. He added that Cook and Apple are showing that the industry can, and must, compete on safety credentials, not just convenience. The new safety tools on Apple devices would also allow parents to manage who their kids can communicate with and when they have access to apps. The Australian government released an exposure draft of its digital-duty-of-care legislation last week.Statement follows....
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