Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media

Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps
Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb addiction and protect mental health.
Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media.
Should India follow Australia's proposed ban on social media for under-16? Jury is still out
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Australia backs nationwide plan to ban social media for under-16s
Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16.
Australia Plans World-First Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new legislation aiming to prohibit social media access for children under 16, labeling it a move to counter the harm he believes social platforms are inflicting on youth.
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