Social Media News Australian Pm Albanese Says Social Media Firms Now Have A Responsibility To Protect Kids

Under-16s lose access to Instagram and Facebook in Australia ahead of landmark social media ban

Australia has a reputation for taking on tech giants, but experts worry about the impact of its world-first social media ban on privacy and shrinking spaces for youths. Read More

Meta Begins Removing Young Users Ahead of Australia’s Social Media Ban

Meta is removing users under 16 from its platforms as Australia enforces the world’s first nationwide social media ban ... Read More

Questions remain as Australia moves to ban social media for kids under 16

In a few weeks, Australia will become the first country to ban children below the age of 16 from having social media accounts. Read More

Australia Bans Social Media For Under-16s — Here's The PM's Rationale

Australia PM Anthony Albanese has announced that the country has banned social media for kids aged younger than 16 to ensure safety, amongst widespread support on social media. "This is about letting ... Read More

Australia's social media ban for teens draws praise at UN

SYDNEY, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promoted his government's world-first teen social media ban at an event in New York, warning the challenges posed by social media ... Read More

How will Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 actually work?

The plan has split opinion. It has raised privacy concerns among critics, who warn the ban could be unenforceable. Those in favour say it’s a necessary step to curb online harm. Read More

Government defends social ban for kids but admits it 'won't be perfect'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged his government's looming social media ban for children isn't perfect, but has insisted it's the right thing to do to protect an entire generation. Read More

Australia says social media ban will not age test all users

Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms. Social media giants have described an Australian ban on under-16s ... Read More

Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce

SYDNEY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Alphabet-owned Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using ... Read More