Social Media News Australia Passes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16

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

Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the ... Read More

Australia is adding Twitch to its social media ban for children

The breadth and reach of Australia's pioneering social media ban grows as livestream platform Twitch has now been added to the list of banned platforms for users under 16 years of age. The nationwide ... 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

Reactions to Australia's new law banning social media for children under 16

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Australia on Thursday approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around ... 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 adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

FILE - A young girl uses her phone while sitting on a bench in Sydney, Nov. 8, 2024. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of ... Read More