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Probe into tech giants for possible age ban breach

Some social media platforms may have broken the law by allowing children under 16 to access their apps, the government says.

Social media ban hailed a success despite workarounds

The prime minister says his under-16s social media ban belongs in the pantheon of world-leading Australian innovations like the secret ballot.

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban’s implications

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fielded questions from a group of young Australians soon to be kicked off the most popular social media platforms.

Australia’s social media ban facing court challenge

A High Court challenge has been filed against Australia's looming social media ban for children under 16, saying the rules rob millions of kids of a key right.

Reddit to be captured under social media ban for kids

Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick will be included in Australia's social media ban for children under the age of 16 after previously being considered.

Social media ban ‘hard to enforce, won’t protect kids’

YouTube has warned a push to block young people from accessing its platform will lead to unintended consequences for online safety.

Global leaders inspired by Australia’s ‘bold’ social media ban

Australia's looming ban on social media for under 16s has won global praise at the UN, as one mother spoke of the impact social media had on her late daughter.

Tech giants get rules on banning kids from social media

Social media companies have been handed "clear" directions on how to ensure kids under 16 are off their platforms as a ban deadline looms.

Australia passes world-leading social media age limit

Children younger than 16 will be barred from using social media within a year, under laws that have passed federal parliament.

Online safety means more than social media ban: inquiry

As parliament prepares to pass laws banning under 16s from social media, concerns have been raised the process has been rushed through.

Social media ban slammed amid push to bring it forward

Teens under 16 will be banned from popular social media platforms under a world-first legal age limit but there's a push to bring forward the start date.

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