We’ve turned kids into outlaws. It won’t work, but we can still make social media safer for them

We’ve turned kids into outlaws. It won’t work, but we can still make social media safer for them

Australia’s Privacy Commissioner has serious concerns about the laws passed on Friday, but, she explains, we can use privacy legislation to make the internet better for young people.

How social media is affecting teenagers

As a Year 10 student, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact social media has on my daily life, often serving as a double-edged sword. While…

How the social media ban harms children

The government’s plan to prevent under 16s using social media will not protect them – instead it will cut off many vulnerable and isolated children from vital online support communities.

Lifeline or loneliness? How will rural kids fare under social media ban

Supporters say laws banning social media for under-16s will save lives, but there's concern it could further isolate young people in rural and remote Australia.