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UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy

On Wednesday, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers are keeping a very close eye on Australia’s under-16s social media ban as the United Kingdom Government unveiled a 10-year national youth plan to tackle isolation online.
Ministers cited enforceability concerns from young people and noted Australia’s law fines platforms up to 49.5 million Australian dollars for non-compliance.
The plan funds youth services including building or refurbishing 250 youth centres and establishing 50 'young futures' hubs to unite services for young people across England.
Ministers said they are not planning a ban due to enforceability concerns, but Cabinet minister Ms Nandy said the Government would consider it if it worked and gained young people’s trust.
Political reaction ranged from praise to criticism as Opposition critics argued the plan falls short and said the outlook for the next generation is increasingly bleak under Labour, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer framed improving prospects for children as "our generation’s greatest responsibility".

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