Australia has overtaken New Zealand and Canada as the West’s most authoritarian nation
There is something deeply odd and unsettling, about Australia and New Zealand’s attitude to their citizenry. Perhaps it’s ...
How This Australian Social Media Ban Might Have Major Ripple Effects
The recent law, which will level fines against companies like Meta and X for violations, impacts anyone 16 years of age and ...
How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech ...
Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first ...
Tech Companies Chide Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban
Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49 ...
Protecting children or government overreach? Western Pa. reaction mixed on Australian social media ban
Olivia Edwards understands the intent behind Australia’s recent blanket social media ban. “It makes sense,” she said. “The ...
Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years from social media ...
Australia Makes History With Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has gone in hard after social media companies with an all-out ban for under-16s and fines for companies who do not ...
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Social Media Firms Decry Australia’s Ban on Children Under 16 Using Facebook, TikTok, Other Apps
Tech giants face hefty fines down under as new law aims to protect children’s online safety. The Social Media industry has ...
Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to ...
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Australia’s bold social media restrictions raise global attention
Australia has positioned itself at the forefront of digital protection by passing groundbreaking legislation that prohibits ...
Australia bans under-16s from using social media – platforms criticize decision
Earlier this month, it was reported that the Australian government had announced plans to introduce legislation banning ...