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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 05 December 2025; Created: 05 December 2025; Last Updated: 05 December 2025

The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties.
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Posted: 2025-12-05 02:00:42

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