Several European nations are already planning similar moves while Britain has said ‘nothing is off the table’

The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.

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

Australia has enacted the world's first ban on social media usage for users under the age of 16, in a move expected to be monitored by global lawmakers.

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…

The under-16s ban is a pragmatic first step in trying to reduce the potential harm on young people of addictive products. It is not undermining the democratic process

The policy to cut off social media access for more than 2 million under-16s remains popular with Australians, while other countries look to follow suit

Several European nations are already planning similar moves while Britain has said ‘nothing is off the table’