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Right to Repair in Australia: Where Things Actually Stand for Your Laptop or Phone
In one line: Australia still has no dedicated right-to-repair law for laptops, phones or other consumer electronics — you’re covered by general consumer guarantees only, and manufacturer “parts pairing” remains legal, though the government is slowly starting to look at it. Why This Keeps Coming Up “Right to repair” is the idea that you — […]
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Rules: Where Things Actually Stand
In one line: since December 2025, major social platforms have been legally required to stop under-16s creating accounts, but enforcement is still catching up — here’s the current state of play for parents. What the Law Actually Requires Under the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, age-restricted platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, […]
What to Actually Do With Your Old Computer When You Upgrade
With Windows 10 machines being upgraded or replaced across the country right now, a lot of old PCs are about to end up in a cupboard, a garage, or worse, landfill. None of those are great options, for your data or for the planet. Here’s what to actually do with a computer once you’re done […]