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 Prime Minister Proposes Total Social Media Ban for Anyone Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to ban social media for all Australians under the age of 16. Social media companies would be responsible for imposing restriction technologies to ban new early-teen users.
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
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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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