Will other countries follow Australia’s social media ban for under-16s?
Several European nations are already planning similar moves while Britain has said ‘nothing is off the table’Australia is taking on powerful tech companies with its under-16 social media ban, but will the rest of the world follow? The country’s enactment of the policy is being watched closely...
<p>Several European nations are already planning similar moves while Britain has said ‘nothing is off the table’</p><p>Australia is taking on powerful tech companies with its <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/09/australia-under-16-social-media-ban-begins-apps-listed">under-16 social media ban</a>, but will the rest of the world follow? The country’s enactment of the policy is being watched closely by politicians, safety campaigners and parents. A number of other countries are not far behind, with Europe in particular hoping to replicate Australia, while the UK is keeping more of a watchful interest.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/13/will-other-countries-follow-australia-social-media-ban-under-16s">Continue reading...</a>
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