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Australian Senate approves social media ban on under-16s
Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world's strictest laws. The ban - which will not take effect for at least 12 months - could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.
Under-16s social media ban passes Australian Senate, will soon be world-first law
Social media platforms will have one year to work out how they can implement the ban for children under 16 before Australia enforces penalties.
Australian Senate bill means under 16s will be banned from using social media
Australian lawmakers today approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 16 in an attempt to address the negative impact of various apps on young people’s physical and mental health.
Australia passes law banning teens from social media
A week after proposing it, Australia has passed the law banning teens from social media platforms, becoming the first country to do so.
The Australian Senate debates the world’s first social media ban for children under 16
The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction.
How This Australian Social Media Ban Might Have Major Ripple Effects
The recent law, which will level fines against companies like Meta and X for violations, impacts anyone 16 years of age and younger.
Australian Senate passes social media ban for young children, which will soon become a world-first law
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australian Senate passes social media ban for young children, which will soon become a world-first law.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16
Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world
A social media ban for children under 16 will be the first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.
Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban For Young Children, Soon To Be World's First Such Law
The Senate passed the bill 34 votes to 19 after the House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the ...
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Social media ban for under-16s passes Australian Senate and will soon be world-first law
MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon ...