Australia bans social media for children under 16 | AP News
3 days ago · The Australian Parliament has passed a social media ban for young children in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines for systemic failures to prevent children younger than …
Australian social media ban on under-16s approved by …
3 days ago · Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. The ban, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech ...
Children and teenagers under 16 to be banned from social media …
4 days ago · In short: Children and teenagers under the age of 16 will be banned from social media after the government's world-first laws passed parliament late on the final sitting week of the year.
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social ...
3 days ago · Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.
Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16 - NBC News
3 days ago · A YouGov poll released Tuesday found that 77% of Australians support the ban, up from 61% in August.. Other countries have tried to impose limits on social media for children, including the U.S ...
Australia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
5 days ago · A digital rights advocate said Wednesday she had been “appalled’ by the Australian government’s social media ban legislation process. Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years-old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16 - The New …
3 days ago · Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online.
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
3 days ago · SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - 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 ...
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media …
Nov 21, 2024 · Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media ...
Nov 20, 2024 · The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service.