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Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16

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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.

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Australia enacts world's first law banning social media for those under 16

The new law will open social media platforms to fines up to 50 million Australian dollars for failing to ensure users under 16-years-old cannot access their services.

Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief

In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.

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WATCH — What teens think of Australia’s new social media ban

Australia has banned social media for kids under 16 due to concerns around mental health. Here’s what kids in Toronto think.

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The government agrees Australia’s secrecy laws need to change. Now comes the hard part – taking action

The government has a record of promising improvements in transparency, but falling short in terms of passing legislation.

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Indian government raises concerns on Australia's 125% student visa fee hike

Australia has doubled its student visa fees, prompting concerns from the Indian government about its impact on students.

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Australia Passes Harsh New Anti-Migration Laws

On Thursday night, the Australian government passed new laws that expand the country’s offshore detention regime, further ...

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