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Australia’s teen social media ban doesn’t actually ban kids from using TikTok or YouTube Shorts
The federal government says it wants to stop kids from using apps like TikTok. But its legislation won't protect children ...
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Social age limit not to be feared but lauded
The Bill on setting a new minimum age of 16 for using social media is also setting a new community standard. It's all about supporting parents. It's about making sure children have a childhood and ...
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Social media firms raise 'serious concerns' over Australian U-16 ban
MELBOURNE: Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media platforms is "rushed", social media companies claimed on ...
Coalition support wavers over social media ban for children under 16 as public only given 24 hours to make submissions
Sky News has revealed Liberal Senator Alex Antic has told the Coalition party room he will cross the floor to oppose the ...
Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 ...
IGA wants Aussies to shop smarter, harder and locally – now and at Christmas – via Special
This is part of Mumbrella’s 2024 Christmas campaign coverage. Click here to see other articles in the series. IGA is ...
Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says
The legislation would impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on platforms for systemic failures to ...
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 PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used ...
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Hesitancy over federal government’s social media ban
Coalition senator Matt Canavan says he is still unsure if he will support the government’s social media ban. Picture: NewsWire / Gary Ramage “I certainly think the Bill needs major changes, and ...
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Australia dumps plan for fines for social media giants enabling misinformation
The bill was part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled tech platforms are overriding the country's sovereignty, and comes ahead of ...