Australia, social media

Australia wants to ban social media for under-16s, but it won't work
Attempts to prevent Australian children from accessing social media are likely to fail, and could do more harm than good
The questions that still need to be answered about Australia's social media ban
One of the biggest outstanding questions is how social media companies will check who is over 16 years old. The Australian government announced on Friday it had awarded a contract to a UK-based organisation to trial different age-verification technologies that could be used to enforce a social-media ban.
Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support.
Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’
Australia's government has proposed a social media ban for children under the age of 16 which experts have described as a "momentous step," as parents globally call for greater regulation of tech companies.
Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps
Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb addiction and protect mental health.
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content.
Australia to legislate ‘world-leading’ social media ban for children under 16
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading.
Opinions divided over Australia's social media ban move
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the ban on Nov 7, with legislation to be introduced in the Australian Parliament before the end of the month. Albanese said the proposed legislation was to combat the worrying consequences of social media use on Australia's young people.
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Opinion: Online games should not be included in Australia's social media ban—they are crucial for kids' social lives
The Australian government has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. With bipartisan support, it's likely to be passed by the end of the year.
Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide
This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from signing on.
Australia to force social media giants to protect users from online harm
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday.
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
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Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
She said 73% of young people across Australia accessing mental health support did so through social media. "We're ...
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Australia will impose a 'digital duty of care' on tech companies to reduce online harm
In an escalation of its battle with big tech, the federal government has announced it plans to impose a "digital duty of care ...