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Social media bans will be difficult to enforce.

Australians like banning teens from social media. They just don’t think it’ll work

The findings highlight a risk for Labor and scepticism among voters as Albanese heads to the next election pursuing a broader tech crackdown.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos

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A social media phenomenon is a step closer to a US ban

With more than 170 million Americans using the social media app, TikTok’s Chinese owner needs to sell the business in the US or face closure.

  • Sapna Maheshwari
Cybercriminals are targeting private schools with ransomware attacks.

‘You’ll never get in front of it’: Hackers target schools daily

Holding families’ sensitive, personal information has become the top insurance risk for private schools in Australia, as hackers become increasingly sophisticated in their approaches.

  • Bridie Smith
Premier David Crisafulli has backed the federal government’s proposed social media age ban.

Premier says social media driving youth suicides as Qld backs ban

The new Queensland leader has backed the federal government’s push for a social media ban for under-16s.

  • William Davis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, right, with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.

YouTube on ban list as all states back teen social media crackdown

The agreement throws state support behind the federal government’s bid to impose the restrictions on social media platforms.

  • David Crowe
This week, the federal government announced a social media ban for Australians aged under 16.

Kids’ social media ban might be just as tough on flat-chat parents

This ban sounds like a toothless folly that smacks of Anthony Albanese wanting to be seen as doing something.

  • Kate Halfpenny
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It was once a central part of Perth public life. But now, Nic Hayes is breaking up with his X.

Once I felt love, connection, excitement … but it’s time to break up with my X

I’ve gone from ‘Tweet Ups’ where we’d meet at a cafe to explore this exciting media frontier, to a terrifying digital wasteland straight out of Mad Max.

  • Nic Hayes
Mental health organisations say social media can provide free access to support for young people.

We tax big tobacco due to its health impact. Why not social media companies?

Mental health advocates say the government is failing young people by pushing social media bans instead of improving access to unaffordable psychology services.

  • Mary Ward
Mental health organisations say social media can provide free access to support for young people.

We need to learn more about managing social media and teens

A ban of any kind is a blunt instrument. Australia must invest more in learning about the problems – and advantages – of social media use for teenagers.

  • The Herald's View
Open conversations will help children better navigate conflict, say experts.

No parent wants to think of their child as a bully. But what if they are?

One in three students around the world are bullied each day. Here’s how to talk to your child if they’re involved in bullying.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/cyber-bullying-1m12