Australia, social media

Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
When U.S. lawmakers seem to have outdated ideas of how internet regulation needs to happen, Australia comes along and says hold my beer. A law proposed in parliament would ban social media access for all children under the age of 16, placing stiff fines on platforms that don't comply.
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million for social media platforms for systemic breaches.
Elon Musk criticizes Australia's proposed ban on social media for children
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, criticized proposed legislation in Australia that aims to ban social media for children under 16.
Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
Australian communications minister says the government won’t force social media users to hand over personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms.
Bill to ban social media use by under-16s arrives in Australia’s parliament
Legislation to ban social media for under 16s has been introduced in the Australian parliament. The country's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed
Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide
Australia’s proposed social media ban for kids under 16 could reshape digital parenting worldwide. Learn how this new law prioritizes mental health, safety, and responsible online use, and why U.S. parents are taking notice.
Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support.
Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how
The federal government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked widespread debate, affecting millions of young Australians, their families and educators. But will it actually work?
School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
The Australian government introduced what it’s called “world-leading” legislation in parliament this week to wipe social ...
Australia withdraws misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship
Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require ...
Australia dumps plan for fines for social media giants enabling misinformation
Australia's government said on Sunday it had dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online.
Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social companies that breach a proposed ban on ...