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French Dialogues Lecture 2026: The Minimum Age to Use Social Media and the Law

The UWA Law School French Dialogues, a biannual public event featuring an interdisciplinary panel discussion on a significant contemporary legal issue.

Named in honour of the Hon. Robert French AC—former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia and former UWA Chancellor, the French Dialogues lecture brings together leading experts to explore pressing legal and social topics.

This year's topic is The Minimum Age to Use Social Media and the Law, and this year’s discussion will examine the legal and policy considerations surrounding age restrictions for social media use in Australia.

Panellists

The Hon. Robert French AC
Former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia and former UWA Chancellor. During his time as Chancellor, he authored a report for the South Australian Parliament on the minimum age for social media and the law, which informed the development of federal legislation. His distinguished career has also included roles such as Chair of the Aboriginal Legal Service, President of the National Native Title Tribunal, and Deputy President of the Australian Competition Tribunal.

Kate Chaney MP
Independent Member for Curtin in the Australian House of Representatives. A UWA Law graduate, Kate has experience in commercial law and community legal services, and has worked in the community sector at Anglicare WA. In Parliament, she has advocated for evidence-based policymaking and has contributed to discussions on social media regulation, online harm, and emerging technologies.

Associate Professor Marilyn ("M") Bromberg
Deputy Head (Community and Engagement) at UWA Law School and holds valid certificates to practise law in Western Australia and Australian Federal Courts. Her research focuses on social media law, public health law, and body image regulation. She contributed research to inform the Hon. Robert French’s report and is recognised for her expertise in this area. She was also a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Event details

Date:
Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Time:
5.30pm - 6.30pm

Format: Lecture

Location: Social Sciences Lecture Theatre

Price: Free Event

CPD: 1 CPD point (Substantive Law) available for lawyers

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