Australia, social media

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 to ban social media for kids under 16
Australia is set to ban social media for kids under 16, in a stated attempt to minimise "harms that are being caused to young people" through the platforms.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the measures on Thursday,
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Australia's government says it will introduce "world-leading" legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the "harm" social media was inflicting on Australian children.
Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media
Online games should not be included in Australia’s social media ban – they are critical for kids’ social lives
Australia is set to ban kids under 16 from social media. Depending on the definition, online games with social features could be in the firing line – which would be detrimental.
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 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 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 could ban social media for under 16’s
Australia is planning to ban social media for all children under the age of 16. If the ban were to be passed, it would make Australia the first country in the world to impose such a rule. Their Government have said it is acting to guarantee children’s safety online.
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
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Australia's Landmark Legislation for Online Safety
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Australia Planning 'World-Leading' Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16: 'Doing Harm to Our Kids'
On Thursday, Nov. 7, prime minister Anthony Albanese announced the "world-leading" legislation during a news conference, ...
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Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age ...
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Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
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