From 10 December, young teenagers in Australia will be banned, under new legislation, from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — in one of the toughest online crackdowns in the democratic world.

The law, passed by parliament in 2024, aims to protect children from toxic elements of social media such as bullying, grooming and sexual extortion, as well as youth suicides linked to online abuse.

The plan — years in the making — has split opinion. It has raised privacy concerns among critics, who also warn the ban could be unenforceable. Those in favor say it’s a necessary step to curb online harm. Governments around the world are watching closely to see how it unfolds. Show Full Article

What is Australia’s under-16s social media ban?

The minimum age for users on mo

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