Australia Leader Defends Social Media Ban

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Australia's new social media ban for kids started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect is celebrating a new less-digital era for millions of children — and sharing ...

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Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Australia enforces world-first ban on social media access for teens
Australia’s social media ban for youths took effect Wednesday, a landmark move that’s drawn global attention at a time governments are increasingly enacting rules to shield minors from toxic content a...

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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins
Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access
The government says the ban is aimed at protecting young people from harmful content, but critics suggest it could isolate vulnerable teenagers and push children into unregulated corners of the intern...

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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16 as families taking back power from tech giants
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