Australia has made a bold move by banning social media access for users under 16, determined to shield young people from online risks. Experts say this pioneering decision could ignite a global trend, transforming how youth digital safety is managed around the world
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Australia has taken a bold leap in protecting its youth by extending the social media ban for teens under 16 to now include the popular streaming platform Twitch. This move raises the bar in shielding young users from inappropriate content and curbing excessive screen time. It’s all part of tougher digital regulations aimed at crafting a safer, more secure online world for today’s generation
Australia is set to take a bold leap in protecting its youth by banning social media use for children under 16. This groundbreaking legislation will compel platforms to rigorously enforce age restrictions and dramatically enhance digital safety measures, creating a safer online world for young users like never before
Australia is taking a bold leap by expanding its upcoming social media ban to include Reddit, aiming to protect teens under 18 starting next month. This powerful move seeks to shield young users from harmful content on some of the most popular platforms
A new report reveals that although enforcing Australia’s social media ban for under-13s is achievable, it faces major challenges-from privacy concerns to the risk of driving children toward unregulated platforms
Key stakeholders in Australia’s social media age assurance trial have been sidelined amid a surge of internal leaks and resignations, raising urgent questions about transparency and governance in this high-profile initiative, The Guardian reports
Australia has taken a bold leap forward in protecting its youth by expanding social media restrictions to now include YouTube. This powerful new initiative aims to shield children from harmful online content and set a new standard for digital safety like never before
“Lost Childhoods” examines the dire impact of inaccurate age assessments on vulnerable migrants at the UK border. Flawed evaluations can lead to detention, denied asylum, and a loss of vital support, exacerbating trauma and uncertainty for young people.







