Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.
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2 developments- Dec 8, 2025Social media ban: when does it start in Australia, how will it work and what apps are getting banned for under-16s?
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