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
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.
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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.
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.
The government is overhauling Australia's social media laws. So what will actually change?
The "Digital Duty of Care" has the potential to be the most meaningful change to online safety laws in Australian history — even if it doesn't exactly go viral, writes national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre.
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 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 Social Media Ban Would Impact Online Gaming Platforms
In an attempt to impose restrictions on social media, the Australian government may implement new rules with consequences for Xbox and PlayStation.
Why Australia is planning to ban social media for teenagers
The announcement set off debates about the challenges of implementing an age-related ban, the impact of social media on adolescents' health and whether a social media ban is needed at all. We explain.
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.
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it ... parental consent and age verification should ...
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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 ...