Inquiry into Social Media and Online Safety
While Australians spent the summer searching for RATs, a hastily convened federal government inquiry was holding public hearings about online safety, as the Morrison Government amps up its war with the Big Tech companies. Burning Platforms is back for 2022 to dissect the inquiry with deputy chair Tim Watts MP.
Recorded live 4th February 2022.
Regular panellists:
Peter Lewis, Director of The Australia Institute’s Centre for Responsible Technology
Lizzie O’ Shea, Chair of Digital Rights Watch
Dan Stinton, Managing Director of Guardian Australia
And special guest: Tim Watts, Shadow Assistant Minister for Communications and Cyber-Security
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