5 h. ago Less than a third of parents will enforce social media ban, new poll finds

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, but most are sceptical it can even work.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘National pride’: Albanese hails teen social ban, but parents may not force kids to follow the law

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, which is set to take full effect on Wednesday.

Society

9 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘Clear boundaries’: The private school rule changes in wake of social media ban

Cranbrook will ban smartphones for certain grades, while other schools are removing YouTube in response to the social media ban.

Politics

4 d. ago Wells’ Big Apple trip suggests something beginning to rot at the core

A ministerial trip to sell Australia’s teen social media ban in the US raises questions about government integrity.

Politics

5 d. ago As teens flee to new apps to avoid social media ban, Wells says she’ll ban those too

Children have already started migrating to apps not yet caught up in the teen social media ban, but Communications Minister Anika Wells said she wouldn’t hesitate to add more platforms to the list.

Politics

1 week ago ‘It’s the parents’ job’: Not government’s place to ban social media, TikTok creators say

Ilai Matangi, who rose to social media fame for his videos of authentic family life as a father of four, said kids will probably find a way around the ban.

Politics

1 week ago Australia's TikTok stars all say the same thing about imminent social media ban

Australia's TikTok stars hit the red carpet for the annual TikTok Awards and responded to the teen social media ban.

Politics

1 week ago High Court challengers of teen social media ban want Musk, Google to fund case

A group run by a Libertarian NSW MP has put forward two teenagers to act as plaintiffs in a bid to stop the teen social media ban from beginning next month.

Events

1 week ago Social media ban 101: How to stop your kid getting around it and other tips

What you need to know, and what you can do.

Politics

1 week ago Life without social media is coming. Here’s how to help teens (minus the eye

The social media ban is coming, causing concern among parents and children as they grapple with a leaner online landscape. Here is how experts in the field are talking to their kids about it.

Politics

2 w. ago What we know about Australia's teen social media ban – so far

Will my account disappear completely and the content be deleted? Or will I get it back when I turn 16? What happens if I am mistakenly identified as under 16?

Politics

3 w. ago Victoria vows life sentences for adults who recruit kids into crime gangs

Premier Jacinta Allen has vowed to bring in life sentences for adults who recruit kids into crime gangs, but her Attorney-General was forced to concede it's never been successfully prosecuted.

Events