Australia Enforces World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s
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Australia has enacted a law banning social media access for children under 16, targeting platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat with potential fines up to $32 million for non-compliance. The Social Media Minimum Age Bill, exempting YouTube, aims to address mental health concerns but has sparked debate over privacy and rights. The law will be trialed in 2025, with full enforcement in 2026.
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- Australia passes strict new social media bans for children NPR
- Teen News Boss Criticises Australian Social Media Ban Barron's
- Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law The Associated Press
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