Australian social media ban on under-16s approved by …
2 days ago · Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. The ban, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech ...
Australia bans social media for children under 16 | AP News
2 days ago · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law.. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 …
Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16 - NBC News
2 days ago · Australian lawmakers on Thursday approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 16 in some of the world’s toughest such controls. ... the founder and chief anchor of 6 News Australia ...
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social ...
2 days ago · Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.
Australia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
4 days ago · A digital rights advocate said Wednesday she had been “appalled’ by the Australian government’s social media ban legislation process. Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years-old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
2 days ago · SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions ...
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children …
2 days ago · Australia has passed a law to prevent children under 16 from creating accounts on social media platforms. The bill, which the government calls a “world leading” move to protect young people ...
Social media ban for children under 16 in Australia becomes law
2 days ago · MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat ...
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media …
Nov 21, 2024 · Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media ...
Nov 20, 2024 · The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service.