Correspondence Between Google And Minister's Rowland's Office Regarding Minimum Age Limit For Social Media Platforms For The Timeframe 1 July 2024 To 1 February 2025.

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This disclosure contains correspondence between Google and Minister Michelle Rowland's office regarding Australia's proposed minimum age legislation for social media platforms. The primary substantive content is a November 2024 letter from Google CEO Neal Mohan to Minister Rowland arguing that YouTube should be treated differently from other social media platforms under any age restriction legislation. Mohan contends YouTube lacks social connection features and is increasingly accessed via shared family viewing spaces rather than personal devices, with connected TV viewing up 130% in three years. He emphasizes Google's safety investments including content recommendation safeguards for teens, partnerships with WHO and Common Sense Networks, and YouTube's Youth Principles framework. The disclosure also includes calendar details for Minister Rowland's November 2024 speech at the Sydney Institute. The correspondence reflects industry engagement during the government's policy development on social media age limits during late 2024.