69 h. ago US Congress threatens eSafety commissioner with contempt charges

Online safety tsar Julie Inman Grant has been accused of harassing American companies over Australia’s under-16 social media ban.

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2 w. ago Kids’ social media accounts are banned. Should this parental practice be next?

The federal government introduced the social media ban for children under 16 to protect them, but are parents now the problem?

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2 w. ago Albanese talks about his ‘five biggest things’: What’s next?

The PM says the social media ban is one of his biggest achievements. But another issue looms large in 2026.

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2 w. ago My kids are all right, but some troll blames me for the social media ban

It’s a heated debate, sure, but keep it civil, people.

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2 w. ago Thanks Daddy Albo, but we’ve got this parenting thing covered

Perhaps the social media ban for under 16s is really a trick to get parents to do their jobs. Let’s hope it works.

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3 w. ago ‘Missing the mark’: Reddit files High Court bid to overturn teen social media ban

The platform says banning under 16s from social media silences young Australians and makes them less safe online.

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3 w. ago I’m 15 and I’ve been podcasting for five years. Do you expect me to stop now?

I’ve been interviewing people about politics since I was 10. This social media ban stifles democracy.

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3 w. ago Reddit files High Court bid to overturn teen social media ban

The platform says banning under-16s from social media silences young Australians and makes them less safe online.

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3 w. ago The social media ban may be a more seismic shift than we realise

There aren’t many cases like this where the divide between experts and the people is so stark. But the implications go far beyond the issue of youth mental health.

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3 w. ago Australia news as it happened: More parliamentarians embroiled in expenses scandal; Teens face day two of social media ban

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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3 w. ago Prince Harry and Meghan celebrate – and criticise – Australia’s social media ban

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a statement lauding the world-leading legislation. But they also have some ideas for how it could be improved.

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3 w. ago Teenagers can get jobs before 16. But what happens now to those who rely on social media for an income?

Olympic athletes need sponsorships to pursue their sport. Some Australian families pay bills because their kids create content. Australia’s world-leading social media ban, however, may jeopardise that.

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3 w. ago Some teens make a living from social media. They aren’t letting the ban stop them

Olympic athletes need sponsorships to pursue their sport. Some Australian families pay bills because their kids create content. Australia’s world-leading social media ban, however, may jeopardise that.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: More parliamentarians embroiled in expenses scandal; Teens face day two of social media ban

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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3 w. ago Australia social media ban as it happened: PM lauds decision as children under 16 barred from social media in world

Australia’s social media ban is now in effect, with children under 16 barred from some of the most popular social media apps in the world. Look back on our live coverage.

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3 w. ago Wells’ expenses a costly distraction from admirable social media ban

The Albanese government has needlessly allowed Anika Wells’ expenses to cast a shadow over its big-ticket reform.

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3 w. ago ‘It didn’t work bro I’m still here’: Kids brag as they beat social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spent the morning speaking about Australia’s world-first legislation being a success while teens were flooding his social media comments with a different story.

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3 w. ago ‘Backdoor way to control access’: World reacts to social media ban

As Australia brings in the world’s first social media ban for teenagers, other countries are watching closely and many want to introduce similar measures.

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3 w. ago ‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack

Australia’s move has galvanised advocates for reform in the United States, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.

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3 w. ago Albanese, Wells decline to back overhaul of family travel perks for MPs

Two Coalition MPs have called for entitlement rules to be scrutinised, while the prime minister and Wells attempted to keep focus on the government’s social media ban.

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