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Australia Announces Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Including YouTube
Australia has taken a pioneering step in digital regulation by implementing a comprehensive social media ban for users under 16 years of age. The government's new legislation aims to protect young Australians from the potential harms of online platforms, setting a global precedent in child online safety. The law mandates that platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to implement responsible measures to prevent underage use, with significant penalties for non-compliance.