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KEY SKILLS
KS2 analyse and evaluate the extent of the influence of the media and audiences
KS3 explain how media is used by globalised media institutions, governments and individuals
KS4 analyse contemporary evidence, arguments and ideas to explain the influence of media and agency of audiences
KS5 explain and discuss the regulation of the media and audiences in Australia
KS6 analyse issues and challenges relating to regulation and control of the media
KS7 evaluate ethical and legal issues in the media
OVERVIEW
'[In April] ,the eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, used her powers under the Online Safety Act to issue both Meta and X notices to remove what is deemed to be “class 1” material under Australian classification law within 24 hours. Class 1 material depicts gratuitous or offensive violence with a high degree of impact or detail... The notices were issued after two stabbing attacks in Sydney'
- The Guardian 23/4/2024
STAKEHOLDERS & AGENDA
When discussing this case study, keep in mind that there is still both an institution and an individual at play. While Musk own approximately 70% of X, he doesn't own all of it. The company was recently forced to disclose its investors.
The Guardian
25/4/2024
Quick overview of the events - what triggered the eSafety takedown of videos, and how Elon Musk (X) responded.
The Guardian
23/4/2024
This article further explains some of the details in the video above and how the eSafety regulator
Variety
13/5/2024
This article details how X blocked the videos from Australian servers but that users outside Australia or with a VPN can still see them. There has been significant discussion of what it would mean for internet freedom and censorship if the Australian Government succeeded.
The Conversation
23/4/2024
This article looks at the wider harm that global take-down orders can have.
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