Australia, Social media

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16
An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week
Bill to ban social media use by under-16s arrives in Australia’s parliament
Legislation to ban social media for under 16s has been introduced in the Australian parliament. The country's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed
Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
The proposed bill, supported by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, could fine companies up to AUD$49.5 million ($32.2 million) for violations.
Landmark Bill to Ban Children From Social Media Introduced in Australia’s Parliament
TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram are among the platforms that would face significant fines for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts.
Australia all set to introduce world's first social media ban for ages under 16 as new law introduced in parliament
Australia is set to introduce a new law banning children under 16 from using social media to protect them from harmful content. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced platforms failing to comply could face hefty fines.
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million for social media platforms for systemic breaches.
Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says
The legislation would impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on platforms for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts.
Australia PM Plays Down Privacy Fears of Social Media Ban for Children
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identification to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
Australia's social media ban: Platforms call for delay to age limits legislation
Social media sites are lobbying the Australian government to delay its proposed age limits for children younger than 16. View on euronews
Social media sites ask Australia to delay ban on users under 16 by one year: Report
The law could lead to fines up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on social media platforms if they don't prevent children from having accounts
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Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
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Indigenous senator who yelled ‘You are not our king’ at Charles III is censured in Australia
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Australia is probably headed for a minority government in 2025
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