Australia, social media

Does the social media ban for Australian children go too far, or not far enough?
Under a controversial new law, which comes into force in Australia at the end of 2025, children under 16 will not be permitted to hold an account on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram,
Australia Banned Kids From Social Media. Now It Has Advice for the US.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, says tech companies aren’t doing enough to protect kids online.
‘Connected to home’: How 2025 social media changes impact Australian migrant communities
With Facebook owner Meta announcing the removal of third-party fact-checking services and a world-first social media ban for children set to come into effect, what does the social media landscape look like for Australia’s migrant communities this year?
Should Canada follow Australia and ban social media for teens?
The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the legislation for putting "the onus on social media platforms—not young people or their parents"—for protecting youth from online harms.
Catholics weigh in on Australia’s social media ban: ‘A void in our children’s spiritual lives’
Australian lawmakers recently passed a law — the first of its kind in the world — banning children under age 16 from common social media sites.
Singapore in talks with Australia over social media ban for young users
Australia's law banning children under 16 from accessing social media will kick in in March. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Social media are harming children in our society [column]
In this day and age, the power of social media constantly consumes children. Many children and teens who use social media suffer from mental health issues and struggle in day-to-day
First Things First: Could a social-media ban protect children’s mental health?
The rationale behind the ban is rooted in mounting evidence of social media's potentially harmful effects on adolescents. A landmark study published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that excessive social-media use correlates with increased rates of anxiety,

Indonesia mulls minimum age for social media users

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Australia’s social-media ban won’t work — there are better ways to keep kids safe
The effects of social media on young people are not black ... not on governments or parents. And perhaps the Australian government hopes to encourage firms to take responsibility. With the ban ...
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How will social media companies ban teens? A leak revealed how big tech uses AI to guess age and gender
How will social media companies enforce Australia's teen ban requirements? A Discord leak shows one way it might work.
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How Will The US TikTok Ban Impact Australians?
With the US days away from moving forward with a TikTok ban, we look at the wider implications including what it could mean ...
What Does The US TikTok Ban Mean For Australians?
The US TikTok ban is days away from coming into effect, nine months after lawmakers passed the prohibitive legislation, so is ...
If social media is bringing you down, quitting is an option. But there are a few things to consider
Social media has many positives: connection, info sharing, photos of your overseas friends' wedding. But when it starts to ...