Australia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
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Australia has enacted a new law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The ban includes major sites like Instagram and Facebook.
The government calls it a sweeping measure to protect young people online. Officials have not yet detailed how the ban will be enforced.
A review to assess the ban's effectiveness is scheduled before the end of this year. The outcome will determine if the policy continues.