Meta’s move only diverting attention from its dirty little secret
The only way to protect our children from the dangers posed from social media use is prohibition, pure and simple, writes the editor.
Let Them Be Kids
Let Them Be Kids is a News Corp Australia campaign calling for children under 16 to be restricted from having social media accounts.
Social media age limit to attract ‘fierce’ backlash from big tech
Australia must brace for a lobbying charm offensive and potential legal challenges as it seeks to impose age limits on social media platforms.
‘Concerned with profits’: Instagram announcement slammed
Australian child safety advocates have blasted Instagram’s new measures for underage teens, warning it’s an attempt to “deflect” from the real issue.
Anti-violence advocate questions teen social media bans
Domestic violence campaigner claims a plan to ban Aussie kids from social media needs to happen alongside education to be effective in addressing the crisis of gender-based violence.
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