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Under-16 social media ban: Three pain points as Australia grapples with how to implement it
The situation across the Tasman offers some pointers for our Government as it contemplates a social media ban for under-16s, ...
Australia’s Social Media Ban Crosses The Ditch: New Zealand Proposes Ban For Kids Under 16
The New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a draft bill that would prohibit children under the age of 16 ...
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After Australia, New Zealand proposes social media ban on kids under 16 years old
"Parents are constantly telling us that they are really worried about the impact that social media is having on their ...
Australian politician who sparked social media ban says it's 'worth it' even if kids find way around it
The Australian Labor politician who sparked the country's social media ban has admitted young people will find a way around ...
Mike's Minute: The social media ban will not happen
The social media ban won't damage them either, even though it won't work, which it won't. It's not like a school phone ban. A ...
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How workable is a social media ban for under 16s?
When the Member’s Bill about banning social media for adolescents under 16 went into the biscuit tin, the media release ...
TikTok turns to meditation as it battles lawsuits and criticism over the app's ill effects on children
TikTok is launching in-app guided meditation and other well-being features aimed at young users, amid concerns about the ...
Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill
Act will not support a National Party member’s bill banning social media for under-16s, killing the Prime Minister’s hope for ...
All the MAFS Australia cast's first posts after social media ban lifts, from cryptic messages to thirst traps
Married at First Sight Australia is officially over for another year, and while we're beyond sad not to have this chaotic lot on our TV screens each night, the good news is the cast has been given ...
How YouTube justifies its carve-out from social media ban
Emails obtained under freedom of information laws reveal how Google argued the video service was so different from TikTok, ...
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Australian Politician Who Sparked Social Media Ban Says It's 'Worth It' Even If Kids Find Way Around It
but maintained the ban "would be worth it". Along with messaging and gaming sites, YouTube was also exempt. YouTube is the most popular social media platform in Australia according to Australia's ...