Social Media News: Australia's Bold Move: No Social Media Access For Those Under 16

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 08 December 2025; Created: 08 December 2025; Last Updated: 08 December 2025

Australia is going where no country has gone before, and many countries around the world are watching. On Wednesday, Australia institutes a social media ban for anyone under the age of 16.
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Posted: 2025-12-08 03:06:00

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