Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification

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Victoria is proposing new laws that would allow social media platforms to identify anonymous users accused of vilification. The reforms aim to protect children online by lowering the legal threshold for suing platforms for negligence. The Victorian civil and administrative tribunal would gain 'demasking' powers under these proposed changes. The government insists that these laws will be introduced as a priority despite opposition skepticism.