UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy

The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds.

Ministers will be keeping a “close eye” on Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, Lisa Nandy said as the Government unveiled its 10-year national youth plan to tackle isolation online.

The Culture Secretary said there were no existing plans to introduce a similar measure in the UK due to concerns about “enforceability”, but left the door open to future action if the policy proves to be a success.

It comes as the Government announced a £500 million package to revive youth services, including by building or refurbishing 250 youth centres and giving more children access to a “trusted adult” outside their home.

Speaking to broadcasters on Wednesday, Ms Nandy was asked whether min