Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Australia introduces world-first social media ban for under-16s, aiming to protect childrens online lives and give parents peace of mind. Major platforms face fines for non-compliance, with over 200,000 TikTok accounts already deactivated. Government to report on effectiveness by Christmas, with platforms committed to complying despite potential challenges. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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