Tears and grief for youngest Bondi victim + Who’s behind our socials ban

Wednesday Headlines: Community anger grows as youngest victim in Bondi Beach attack mourned, surviving Bondi gunman wakes from coma as investigation stretches beyond Australian borders, Donald Trump sues the BBC, renewables are the key to cheaper energy new CSIRO report finds and a seal visits a pub in South Australia.  Take part in The Briefing survey HERE.  Deep Dive: Australia has become the test case for a world-first social-media ban, launched last week by the Prime Minister alongside campaigners, grieving parents and media figures who helped drive the push.  In the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, supporters argue the ban has already proven its value - saying it spared millions of children from exposure to the very content it was designed to block.  In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Crikey’s Cam Wilson about how the legislation came together, who lobbied hardest for it, and what interests were at play.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.