International Day of Democracy 2026 and the Business of Outrage: How Social Media Monetizes Political Discord
Written by EFA intern Sara Doczi. Every scroll is a vote of sorts – a like, a share, a moment of outrage – and most of us have no idea who’s counting. This International Day of Democracy falls on 15 September 2026. Perhaps today you might think about how online spaces can change how you […]
FOI Documents Reveal OAIC Echoes EFA’s Critique of the Government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial
Newly released documents seen by EFA and obtained by Cam Wilson (a journalist for Crikey and friend of EFA) —read the full Crikey article here — under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that internal assessments by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) align substantially with the early warnings and independent observations made by […]
5 Pieces of Advice for Teens Impacted by the Social Media Ban
1. Acknowledge and Validate Your Feelings 2. Prioritise and Maintain Your Key Connections 3. Preserve Your Memories and Content 4. Explore Alternative, Age-Appropriate Spaces 5. Remember: This is a Pause, Not a Permanent End If you’re feeling overwhelmed or need to talk to someone right now, please reach out to: Image credit: Vitaly Gariev