Starting Today, Social Media Is Banned for Australian Kids Under 16

Bill, and 10 social media platforms — including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — are now banned for kids under 16.

Australia bans social media for children under 16, sets global precedent

Children in Australia will no longer be able to access their social media accounts. Platforms will have to prove they've ...

Australia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are responding

Australia is joining a wave of governments around the globe in regulating how kids spend their time online. On December 10th, ...
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How Will Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16 Actually Work?

From Dec. 10, young teenagers in Australia will be banned, under new legislation, from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — in one of the toughest online crackdowns in the ...
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From Lagos to Sydney: How teens worldwide are responding to Australia’s social media ban for U-16

Governments in other countries may consider similar restrictions, sparking debates on online safety, childhood development, ...

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

Sydney, Australia (CNN) — For parents and campaigners who’ve long argued that incessant scrolling is damaging young minds, ...