Social Media News Australian Parliament Bans Social Media For Under 16s With World First Law

Australian teens navigate new world without social media as ban takes effect

The social media accounts of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies facing fines for not complying. Read More

Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access

The social media accounts of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies facing fines for not complying. Read More

Will other countries follow Australia’s social media ban for under-16s?

Several European nations are already planning similar moves while Britain has said ‘nothing is off the table’ ... Read More

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect. Kids are split — and so are adults

Australia’s prime minister released a video urging youth to see the change as a chance to spend more time face-to-face with family and friends ... Read More

Australia's under 16s social media ban: How it works and could the UK bring in a similar law?

Australia is leading the way as it has become the world's first country to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. But the move hasn't come without controversy. Read More

Australia's World-First Social Media Ban For Under-16S Comes Into Force

Australia's World-First Social Media Ban For Under-16S Comes Into Force. Sydney, Dec 10 (IANS) Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s came into effect on Wednesday, with 10 major ... Read More

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

Australia’s social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10. Read More

Australia Leads Global Crackdown: Social Media Ban for Under-16s Begins

Australia has implemented the world's first ban on social media for children under 16, impacting major platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Other countries are following suit with varying ... 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. Read More

Meta starts removing accounts for under-16s ahead of Australia social media ban

Under-16s on Meta platforms are starting to have their accounts removed ahead of Australia’s world-first social media ban. Read More

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas told CNN’s Jake Tapper his country’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 is about protecting them from addictive algorithms, asking: “What’s ... Read More

Britain distances itself from Australia’s social media ban for kids

A No. 10 spokesperson said there’s “no current plans to implement a smartphone or social media ban for children.” ... Read More