17 December 2025 Last week Australia’s new social media laws for children under 16 came into effect. Like many school leaders, I’ve spent considerable time reflecting on what these changes mean. Not just in terms of compliance, but in how schools model responsible, ethical digital practice. At St Joseph’s College, we sought expert advice from Kirra Pendergast (Ctrl Shift), who works extensively with schools across Australia on digital risk, wellbeing and governance. Her guida