Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s

The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.

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Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16

Australian lawmakers on Thursday approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 16 in some of the world’s toughest such controls.
NBC News - 4d
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia’s center-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in Parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16.
NBC News - Nov. 21
Australia passes first-ever social media ban for people under 16

Australia has passed a first-ever social media ban for youth, barring children under the age of 16 from using the platforms. The Australian Senate passed the legislation Thursday night with ...
The Hill - 3d
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
BBC News - Nov. 7
Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches
Financial Times - Nov. 21
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
The New York Times - 4d
Australia passes world-first law banning under-16s from social media despite safety concerns

Bill passes amid warning that process has been rushed and that a ban could push teenagers towards the dark web or into isolation. Australia’s parliament has passed a law that will aim to do what no ...
The Guardian - 4d

Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s

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Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16

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