Australia’s under-16 social media ban is now in effect

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Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?
Children across Australia will wake up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed to shelter those under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators...

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Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?
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Australia's ban on social media for users under the age of 16 has taken effect, causing millions of children and teenagers to lose access to their accounts.

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The issues with Australia's social media ban for under-16s (and an alternative)
Australia social media ban for under-16s comes into effect; PM Anthony Albanese calls it ‘proud day’
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Riley’s mother, Sonia Allen, a schoolteacher, said she would not help her son bypass the social media ban, though she suspects some other parents might.

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Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban
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