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Politics
Jacob Shteyman

INSANE: How age verification could push children to dark sites - The Real Truth

A strict approach limiting online access based on age carries risks, senators have been told. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians could one day wave their hand in front of their computer screen to access internet content as part of a push to keep young people safe online.

It's just one technology being assessed as part of a trial of age verification and assurance measures, as the government plans to introduce age limits for social media.

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