Few business groups, oppose the proposal, saying it would increase costs and compliance burdens for employers.
The legislation is expected to be closely watched internationally, with dozens of countries either considering or developing similar laws to protect children online.
From July 1, millions of Australians will benefit from tax cuts, higher wages, stronger super, expanded parental leave and new support for small businesses.
Australia added 40,300 jobs in May as unemployment eased to 4.4%, but a fall in hours worked and cooling vacancies point to a labour market that remains resilient yet uneven.
New California employment data points to mounting job losses in Hollywood as studios increasingly adopt AI tools that are dramatically reducing animation production costs.
