Australia, social media

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support
Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step'
Australia's government has proposed a social media ban for children under the age of 16 which experts have described as a "momentous step," as parents globally call for greater regulation of tech companies.
Opinion
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
As Australia looks likely to pass legislation banning social media for kids under 16, this should be used as an opportunity to place TikTok, one of the largest social media platforms and most popular among younger users,
Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide
Australia’s proposed social media ban for kids under 16 could reshape digital parenting worldwide. Learn how this new law prioritizes mental health, safety, and responsible online use, and why U.S. parents are taking notice.
Australia could ban social media for under 16’s
Australia is planning to ban social media for all children under the age of 16. If the ban were to be passed, it would make Australia the first country in the world to impose such a rule. Their Government have said it is acting to guarantee children’s safety online.
Australia bans social media use for children below 16: Can this be effective?
Social media is a double-edged sword for everyone, more so for children. The debate on whether or not children should be allowed to use social media has often gained prominence among parents and educators.
Psychology Today3d
The Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
it's crucial to examine the potential risks and develop effective strategies to mitigate negative impacts. This blog post ...
Onlymyhealth1d
Children’s Mental Health: Expert Reveals The Hidden Dangers Of Early, Unsupervised Social Media On Young Minds
While social media can be a valuable tool early and unsupervised exposure can harm children’s mental health in profound ways ...
'I've had death threats' ex-rugby league referee Ben Thaler speaks out on dangers of social media
Former top referee Ben Thaler has called for more education about the harmful impact social media can have on people in the ...
Yahoo Finance3d
The benefits and risks of getting finance tips on social media
People rely on social media to help with all sorts of problems, from fixing the dishwasher to reverse parking and pensions. In fact, of all the places to get free tips on our finances, it’s ...
theeducatoronline.com1d
Social media ban may impact vulnerable youth – expert
In the wake of its proposal to ban social media for children under 16, the Federal Government has been consulting with ...
The Associated Press - Business News on MSN7d
Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
More than 140 Australian and international academics with expertise in fields related to technology and child welfare signed ...
THE WEEK8d
Social media ban: will Australia's new age-based rules actually work?
The opposite of what we'd recommend' The risks of social media on young brains are indeed stark – but most participants to a round table by the American Psychological Association on the matter ...
Mauritius Lifts Social Media Suspension After Review
Mauritius lifted restrictions on social media access imposed less than 48 hours prior due to what the government called cyber ...