Australia, Social Media

Australia Nears Historic Social Media Ban for Under-16s
If the bill becomes law on Thursday, social media platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions.
School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
The Australian government introduced what it’s called “world-leading” legislation in parliament this week to wipe social media accounts – including Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and X – from the devices of children under 16.
Australia Is Moving to Ban Children From Social Media. Will It Work?
The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. The opposition party says it would have done the same after winning elections due within months if the government hadn’t moved first.
Australia Senate committee backs bill to ban social media for children
An Australian Senate committee has backed a bill that would ban social media for children under 16 but said social media platforms should not force users to submit personal data such as passport and other digital identification to prove their age.
Bullies have moved online, but is banning all under-16s from social media the answer?
"In fact, I know it is, and it has to change." Pendergast, the founder and CEO of global cyber safety training company Safe on Social, once opposed a ban on social media for children, but now she's totally on board.
Online space for teens needed despite social media ban
As parliament prepares to pass laws banning under 16s from social media, concerns have been raised the process has been rushed through.
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Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media
Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social ...
Has Social Media Advice Affected Your Finances? We Want to Hear From You.
If you have come across misleading personal finance advice online, tell us. We may include your experiences in an article.
The Social Media ‘Xodus’ From the Hellscape of X
Bluesky is trying to recreate the magic of Twitter as a public square – without the misinformation and bias of X and its ...