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social media ban
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Rules Out Digital ID
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
November 28, 2024
BY
Monica O’Shea
Australian Senate Passes ‘World First’ Law Banning Under 16 Kids From Social Media
The law will come into force in 12 months.
November 28, 2024
BY
Monica O’Shea
Senate Inquiry Backs Under-16s Social Media Ban Without Digital ID
The lower house has passed the Bill, meaning it will now go to the Senate for a vote.
November 26, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Musk’s X Says Parents Need to Take the Lead on Online Safety, Not Big Tech
'We have serious concerns as to the lawfulness of the Bill, including its compatibility with other regulations and ...
November 25, 2024
BY
Monica O’Shea
Australian Prime Minister Calls on Both Houses to Pass Under 16 Social Media Ban
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed the ban, urging the government to finalise the bill before Christmas.
November 25, 2024
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Naziya Alvi Rahman
‘I’m Here to Enforce the Laws’: eSafety Commissioner on Under 16 Social Media Ban
Inman Grant also said her job is not to be concerned with what Elon Musk is doing unless ...
November 24, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Elon Musk Concerned Under 16 Social Media Ban Could Force Digital ID on All Australians
The Bill is aimed at restricting social media access for under 16 year olds over concerns of increasing ...
November 21, 2024
BY
Monica O’Shea
Social Media Giants Need to Keep Under 16s Off Their Platform or Risk $50 Million Fines
'The penalty amounts are intentionally large, which reflects the significance of the harms the Bill is intended to ...
November 20, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Education Minister Calls for Bulletproof Technology to Keep Kids Off Social Media
Deputy leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley said she is confident social media companies will find a way ...
June 14, 2024
BY
Monica O’Shea
Australian Leaders Plan to Block Under-16s from Major Social Media Platforms
There is now bipartisan support in Australia for a social media ban for children under 16.
June 13, 2024
BY
Monica O’Shea
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