Social Media Ban: Australia Won't Be Intimidated by Tech Firms, Minister Tells BBC

Social media ban: Australia won't be intimidated by tech firms, minister tells BBC

Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

Are video games impacted by Australia's world-first social media ban?

Australia's world-first social media ban will be implemented in a matter of days. Here's how it will affect...

Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe

SYDNEY, Dec 2 - A teenager suing the Australian government to overturn a ban on social media for under-16s says the measure would make the internet more dangerous for young people and be widely circumvented. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Business - World governments eye Australian social media ban as they plan their own

Australian children brace for an upcoming social media ban on under-16s as governments around the world consider their own restrictions in a bid to protect youngsters' mental health. Also in this edition:…

The biggest question facing Aussie families ahead of social media ban

‘You can only be a few swipes away from something being really entertaining and then being detrimental.’

Social media ban fears for teens with disability

DISABILITY advocates are warning that the Federal Government’s upcoming social media ban for teenagers may unintentionally deepen isolation for young Australians with disability, cutting them off from crucial avenues of connection and support. The restrictions, set to begin on December 10, were introduced under the Online Safety Amendment passed with bipartisan support last November. The law will block social media access for 13 to 17-year-olds …