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When U.S. lawmakers seem to have outdated ideas of how internet regulation needs to happen, Australia comes along and says hold my beer.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
Which Countries Are Considering Social Media Bans For Teens?
Social media bans for teens are being considered across the world. Newsweek looks at where they're being debated, and the concerns.
Australia introduces proposed law to ban social media for children younger than 16
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his government has rollout a new social media ban on children under 16, leaving the responsibility of policing the law to tech companies.
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 Rejects Elon Musk's Claim That It Plans to Control Access to the Internet
An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young
'Not our job to please Elon Musk': Australia rejects claims it wants to restrict Internet access
"Our job is to put in place the necessary protection for kids online," Australia's treasurer said after the billionaire criticised its new social media age limit bill. View on euronews
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 Dumps Plan for Fines for Social Media Giants Enabling Misinformation
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called the government bill a "half-baked option" in remarks televised on Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Sunday. Industry body DIGI, of which Meta is a member, ...