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Social media ban: screen time fix, magic wand or a waste of time?

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Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media for children under the age of 16 after the federal government’s plan found backing in parliament this week, despite being short on detail.

The ban affects platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. The tech companies will have a year to comply.

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/technology/social-media-ban-screen-time-fix-magic-wand-or-a-waste-of-time-20241127-p5ktx3