Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

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Australia Demands Social Media Giants Report Progress on Account Bans for Children Under 16
Australian authorities on Thursday demanded some of the world’s biggest social media platforms report how many accounts they have deactivated since a ban on accounts for children younger than 16 becam...

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Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?
Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under 16s Is Activated: What It Means For the Music Community
Australia Bans Social Media For Under-16s
Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, online safety, and exposure to harmful content.

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Australia's teen social media ban takes effect— under-16s feel left out, platforms face $33 million fine for violations
Australia social media ban for under-16s comes into effect; PM Anthony Albanese calls it ‘proud day’
Australia enforces social media age ban, blocks under-16 users on major platforms
Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube will be required to block over a million accounts of users under 16, marking the start of a wave of global regulation.

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Australian teens navigate new world without social media as ban takes effect
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Why has Australia banned kids under 16 from using social media?
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