Australian politics live: Penny Wong says government ‘outraged’ and will call in Israel ambassador over IDF decision not to investigate Frankcom killing

By Krishani Dhanji · The Guardian World

Foreign affairs minister says timing of decision was ‘especially insulting’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gaming platform Roblox put on notice by eSafety commissioner The eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant is doing the media rounds this morning, after putting Roblox, which has been accused of hosting grooming and sexual exploitation on its platform, on notice to improve its safety measures or face court. We’re surprised when we look closely at Roblox, that basic functionality, like not allowing adult predators or any adult to contact a child without explicit consent, was enabled … but if a predator has a roadmap for grooming that tells them that this child is 12, they go to a specific school and they like Taylor Swift , it’s not only on platform that we worry about either. Often this is the primary hunting ground where they identify the kids and then they move them to other platforms. My thoughts remain with the alleged sexual assault victim, and I hope she is very well supported. I am also devastated for the women of the Swans … and women across the industry who have been hurt by this incident. Sadly, the lack of respect for women across the country remains an issue for us all to be concerned about, particularly in sport. … I note Australia still has appalling statistics when it comes to domestic and sexual violence against women. Bringing a woman’s perspective to the game was incredibly important, and today we need to remain committed to bringing more women into positions of influence in the AFL and all sports. Continue reading...