Ongoing research suggests that an outright ban on social media platforms could do more harm than good

As the under-16s social media ban looms, Guardian Australia speaks to five 13 to 15-year-olds about what they will miss, and what government should be doing instead

Ban requires 10 largest social networks to lock out children under 16 or face hefty fines

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers would be keeping a close eye on the success of Australia’s policy

Ongoing research suggests that an outright ban on social media platforms could do more harm than good

Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 on Wednesday (December 10). The country’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, hailed the ban as a…