Google cancels parliamentary lobbying concert at last minute after YouTube ban

Google cancels parliamentary lobbying concert at last minute after YouTube ban

Rock band The Rubens were scheduled to play for Google on Wednesday night, but the company pulled the show, saying it risked being disrespectful.

Google cancels parliamentary soiree after Labor hits YouTube

The tech giant says it called off the event, which usually involves performances from YouTube stars, “out of respect for grieving families” in the building.

Parliament House Rubens Show Cancelled After Government Designates YouTube Ban

The Rubens were set to perform in Canberra last night (30 July) as part of the “Google at Parliament House” event.However, the performance was pulled at the last minute after it was announced that YouTube, which Google owns, would be included under the federal government’s social media ban for under-16s, which comes into effect later this year.In a statement, Google said that out of respect for families who were at Parliament House speaking abou…

Google cancels Parliament House party after Youtube ban

Google cancelled a product and technology showcase at Parliament House at the eleventh hour, after Anthony Albanese announced its video platform Youtube would be added to the social media ban for children under 16.Albanese and new communications minister Annika Wells held a press conference on the Parliament House steps on Wednesday morning, where they were […]

Google claims 'respect for parents' as it cancels concert after YouTube added to Under 16 social media ban

A Wednesday night concert scheduled at Parliament House was cancelled at the last moment by Google, with the global search giant claiming it was “out of respect for grieving families.” The event cancellation came within 24 hours of Google’s YouTube video streaming service being added to the federal government’s social media ban for people aged under 16 years-old. It is understood that featured musical artist The Reubens were left to pack up thei…