Children and the Media: Exploring Their Rights from a French–Australian Perspective

How should children’s rights as media users shape regulation and safety?

Prof Elizabeth Handlsey will explore how a children’s rights approach—based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child—differs from the dominant legal framework in Australia when it comes to media regulation. Using examples from both Australia and abroad, she will highlight key issues related to children’s media use and discuss what it means to place children at the centre of decision-making.

Colin MacDougall, Emeritus Professor of Public Health at Flinders University and SA Hub Leader for AFRAN, will open the session with a brief summary of the recent French-Australian research meeting on “Children and Screens,” held on June 30 and organised in partnership with the Embassy of France.

🍷 Wine and nibbles included

Tickets:
🎟️ $15 non-members
🎟️ $5 members (AF and AFRAN)

About Elizabeth Handlsey: she is professor of Law at Western Sydney University and President of Children and Media Australia. Long time advocate for children's rights and interests as media users, she is the host of Outside the Screen podcast, which is about children, families and screens

What is an Apéro Scientifique?

Apéros Scientifiques are informal gatherings combining science and socialising. Each session features a guest speaker or two presenting fascinating topics in a relaxed setting, followed by open discussion over drinks and nibbles. It’s the perfect mix of learning and leisure! They are organised in partnership with AFRAN (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation), a network that fosters collaboration between French and Australian researchers, innovators, and science enthusiasts.