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.

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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.

Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

World - Financial Times - November 21

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...

Tech - ABC News - November 7

Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16

"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.

Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Legislators will vote on the age limit, intended to reduce related mental health harms to young people, though critics say the law is too blunt an instrument to fix a complex problem.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament

Tech - ABC News - November 21

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.

Australia’s under-16 ban puts social media on notice

Planned age restrictions increase pressure on tech companies to design ‘safe’ apps

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

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.

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

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.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

A social media ban for everyone is in the national interest – not just kids under 16 | Van Badham

I personally resent being excluded from protection against monetised fear, anger and toxicity. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban

The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’

One expert says Australia is "on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years."

Business - CNBC - November 13

Australia nears social media ban for children under 16 after heated debate

Australia moved closer on Wednesday to banning social media for children under 16 after the lower house of Parliament passed a bill.

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 ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

Australian Senate approves social media ban on under-16s

The ban aims to reduce "harms" on children and will take at least a year to implement, the PM says.

Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

World - CBS News - 3 hours ago

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Australia's House of Representatives passes bill banning children younger than age 16 from social media

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Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16

The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction

World - ABC News - 11 hours ago

A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

The Australian Senate has passed a social media ban for young children that will soon become a world-first law

Tech - ABC News - 52 minutes ago

Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media

The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support

Tech - ABC News - November 20

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

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