There will be no exemptions on the age limit for children who have consent from their parents. The government says that the onus will be on social...

Ban on under 16s accessing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. Govt cites risks to mental and physical health. Ban could start as soon as next year

Under-16s in Australia will be banned from social media as part of a push to protect young people’s mental health.

PM says platforms 'doing harm' to young people.

The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it...

Children in Australia under the age of 16 will be banned from social media as part of a push to protect young people’s mental health, Prime Minister...

Australian children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, as the nation grapples with preventing young people getting harmed.

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for...

Anthony Albanese’s social media ban for children under 16 is a ‘band-aid solution that will backfire’ and only a ‘speck in the galaxy’ of...

Anthony Albanese’s social media ban for children under 16 is a ‘band-aid solution that will backfire’ and only a ‘speck in the galaxy’ of...