Social media ban for kids under 16 in Australia

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Aussie social media ban
AUSTRALIA's gun control policies have been highly effective in reducing gun violence and preventing mass shootings. They work so well that they have become a model for other nations that are considering stricter gun laws.
Australia's social media ban for kids: experts weigh in on U.S.
The law from the Australian Parliament is the first of its kind and aims to protect kids from the harms of social media.
A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world
A social media ban for children under 16 will be the first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.
I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
An Australian dad says his son uses TikTok to find new music, Snapchat to keep up with friends, and Signal to communicate with his grandparents.
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W e’ve got your back,” Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, told parents on November 29th, a day after pushing through some of the world’s strictest limits on screentime. One year from now, under-16s will be banned from using social media,
Australia Nears Historic Social Media Ban for Under-16s
If the bill becomes law on Thursday, social media platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions.
Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.
How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
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Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16
The ban, among the toughest in the world, has broad public support, but it has been criticized by experts who say it could have unintended negative consequences.
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