Critics say new law is ‘normalising surveillance’ for young people and risks cutting them off from vital support networks.
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Australia will introduce the world’s first outright ban on social media for under-16s on Wednesday.
Critics say new law is 'normalising surveillance' for young people and risks cutting them off from support networks.
Critics say new law is ‘normalising surveillance’ for young people and risks cutting them off from vital support networks.
By Farah Najjar
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Australia will introduce the world’s first outright ban on social media for under-16s on Wednesday.

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