Australia proposes social media ban for children
Australian children under 16 may soon be blocked from social media platforms. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today the government...
Labor backs 16 as the minimum age to use social media ahead of national cabinet meeting
The Australian Labor Party has backed setting the social media minimum age cut-off at 16 years old, with legislation set to be introduced this month.
Social media ban for youth
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.
Australia to ban all social media for under-16s
Platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook would need to work out how to exclude Australian children
Australia To Introduce World-First Legislation Banning Minors Under 16 From Social Media
"This one is for the mums and dads. Social media is doing real harm to kids and I'm calling time on it," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
The Australian government has announced plans to introduce a minimum age for children using social media.
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
Social media platforms will be responsible to prevent access, not parents or children, Australian PM says.
NZ should follow Australian ban on social media for children under-16 - expert
Under the new Australian law, platforms like X, TikTok and Instagram would be responsible for blocking children under 16.
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