The social media ban is just the start of Australia's forthcoming restrictions—and teens have legitimate concerns
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
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3 developments- Dec 8, 2025Australia social media ban: Children feel isolated, ignored – DW
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