‘Strong action’: PM reveals more details in social media age ban
Australia is poised to be the first country in the world to impose a minimum social media age of 16 as Labor backs the limit to protect children from online harms.
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.
‘Happened before’: Parents speak out as Ella’s mum breaks silence
Shattered parents at an elite Brisbane girls’ school have said Ella’s tragic bullying saga is not a one off as her mum has spoken out for the first time.
As PM dithers on social media limits, our kids keep dying
The federal government is not acting with the necessary urgency as yet another young Queenslander is bullied to death, writes the editor.
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‘Destructive’ impact of social media on a child’s brain
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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.
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.
Boyer puts parents on notice in teacher abuse crackdown
Abusive parents and carers face bans from schools for targeting teachers on social media, in emails or at shopping centres.
Join the pact: Parents urged to sign up to delay smartphone access
Laws will prevent children from accessing social media until they are 16, but these parents’ international movement wants to go further.
PM hints at preferred age limit for social media ban
Anthony Albanese has revealed the age he wants to raise the social media age limit to, but will work with states on a final proposal.
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