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States, Territories Back Proposed Law to Ban Under 16s From Social Media Access
Australia is moving fast to limit the amount of exposure young people have to social media.
Children Under 16 Face Ban From Social Media Under New Australian Bill
The bill follows a months-long discussion on how a ban would work.
Youth Advocates Push for Algorithm Control for Safer Social Media
Australian youth calls for digital literacy, parental support, algorithm control, and tech accountability, prioritising education over age verification.
87 Percent of Australians Call for Tougher Social Media Age Restrictions
A survey is showing that the majority of Australians back stricter social media age limits.
60 Percent of Australians Taking Breaks From Social Media for Mental Well-Being: Beyond Blue CEO
During a Senate inquiry, experts called for tailored social media policies, highlighting the risks of a blanket ban and the need for safety by design.
Abbott Warns Against New Bill, Says Misinformation ‘Too Difficult to Define’
The Coalition has officially committed to opposing the new measures, citing concerns that the bill could threaten free speech.
Bill to Ban Underage Kids From Social Media to Be Introduced to Australian Parliament
Social media use has been blamed for rising mental health disorders in kids and teenagers.
Industrialising Addiction: SA Leader Speaks on Draft Bill to Block Under 14s From Using Social Media
The federal government has allocated $6.5 million for a trial of age verification technology.
Australian Leaders Plan to Block Under-16s from Major Social Media Platforms
There is now bipartisan support in Australia for a social media ban for children under 16.
Florida Passes Law Banning Children Younger Than 16 From Using Social Media
The bill also bans social platforms from displaying harmful content to minors, including patently offensive sexual conduct.
Ohio Blocked From Implementing Law Restricting Children’s Use of Social Media
A law preventing children under 16 from using social media apps has hit another hurdle after a federal judge blocked it while a legal challenge takes place.
Protect Children Online or Face Being Blocked, Social Media Giants Told
Regulator Ofcom publishes its first draft codes of practice under the Online Safety Act which focuses on protecting children from harmful content and groomers.
