Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Sparks Global Debate

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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Sparks Global Debate
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Australia has introduced one of the world's strictest social media regulations, banning under-16s from using these platforms to protect them from potential harm. This move, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has been met with mixed reactions from teenagers and parents, and is being closely watched by policymakers globally. The enforcement of this law, set to take effect in a year, may face challenges as teenagers might find ways to circumvent the restrictions.

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