As Guardian Australia's technology reporter Josh Taylor explains, there's a lot we don't yet know about how the social media ban for Australians under 16 will work in practice. That includes which platforms will be affected and how those platforms will determine users are the age they say they are. And since it won't come into force for a year – after the next federal election – that will be the problem of whoever is the next communication minister Continue reading...

Emergency bushfire warning in place for parts of Wedge Island, Grey, Cervantes, Nambung and Cooljarloo Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Residents in a series of coastal communities threatened by a bushfire have been told it was too late to leave and they should find shelter as the fire burned through evacuation points. An emergency warning was in place for parts of Wedge Island, Grey, Cervantes, Nambung and Cooljarloo in the shire of Dandaragan in Western Australia on Friday morning. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...