Australian state proposes easing child negligence claims against social media firms
By Sean Maguire ( July 20, 2026, 07:39 GMT | Insight) -- The Australian state of Victoria is planning legislation that would make it easier for families to sue social media and AI companies over child mental health harms by removing the requirement to prove a permanent impairment of at least 10 percent for claims brought on behalf of children. The proposal would also give the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal powers to order social media companies to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification. The Australian state of Victoria is planning legislation that would make it easier for families to sue social media and AI companies over child mental health harms and give a tribunal new powers to identify anonymous online trolls....
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