Social media ban for kids under 16 in Australia

Opinion
Victoria Kim: Can children be protected from social media?
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that it puts Australia at the vanguard of efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of children from detrimental effects of social media,
Opinion
Opinion - Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children
While the Australian social media ban may seem like a quick and simple solution to the complex problems associated with social media, it is ultimately a flawed approach. It fails to address the root causes of the issues and risks depriving children of the opportunities that social media can provide.
I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
Paul Chai is an Australian dad with two teenage sons — one is 18, and the other is 14.Chai says his younger son doesn't make friends quickly and Snapchat has helped.He's not convinced that a social media ban on young teenagers is what Australian parents want.
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.
Australia social media ban for under-16s approved by both houses of parliament
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
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.
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.
Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.
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A World Without TikTok for Teens? Australia’s social media ban sparks debate
The ban won’t go into effect for another year ... Many child safety experts, parents and even teens who have waited to get on social media consider Australia’s move a positive step. They say ...
Australia's incoming under-16 social media ban cannot be considered overreach when minors also can't gamble, drive cars or vote in elections
The Australian Parliament’s decision to set the minimum age for making social media profiles at 16 isn’t just a legislative ...
Countries That Have Introduced Social Media Age Restrictions
Australia has banned under-16s from using social media. But which other countries have introduced similar measures?