Social Media News Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban For Under 16s

Australia’s Social Media Ban Has Officially Taken Effect— Here’s What To Know

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Here’s everything you need to know about the new law. Read More

Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown

Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants. A raft of popular apps and websites -- ... Read More

Australia begins enforcing landmark social media ban for children under 16

Australia'snationwide ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16 took effect on Wednesday. The country became the world's first democracy to take such an undertaking, blocking ... Read More

'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban

Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could follow suit with similar laws. AFP spoke to teenagers and adults around the world ... Read More

Reddit says Australia's under-16 social media ban 'legally erroneous'

Online discussion site Reddit on Tuesday condemned Australia's imminent social media ban for under-16s as "legally erroneous" but said it would comply with the landmark crackdown. Australia's ... Read More

Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban

Online discussion site Reddit launched a legal challenge Friday to Australia's social media ban on under-16s, just days after the landmark laws came into effect. This week, the country became the ... Read More

Australian mum of late teen says social media ban 'bittersweet'

Mia Bannister said she would give anything to have her son Ollie beside her as Australia rolled out a landmark social media ban for under-16s on Wednesday. Her 14-year-old took his life last year ... Read More

How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media

Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media. Internet regulators the world over ... Read More

Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media in World First

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Luke Vargas: It's Fed Day. We'll look at the divide among policymakers on the ... Read More