Anthony Albanese's government set to pass laws that will ban social media for under-16s

Daily Mail

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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 around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
Deccan Herald
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The law, passed by Australian lawmakers on Thursday, will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars (€30.5 million, $32 million) if they fail to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.
Deutsche Welle
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They’ve taken the controversial decision to become the first country to ban kids under 16 from using social media.
The Sun
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The House of Representatives already approved the legislation by 102 votes to 13 on Wednesday.
Newsweek

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