Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Soon. Expect Lots of Legal Challenges

Australia will implement the world's first ban on people under the age of 16 using social media later this year—a law that ...

Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to ...

Government releases new social media ban ad in $14m blitz ahead of December 10 prohibition

The federal government will spend $14m on a huge advertisement blitz ahead of the December 10 start of laws prohibiting teens from accessing social media platforms.
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Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of ...

British social media star 'Big John' detained in Australia over visa

'Big John' Fisher, a British social media star known for his viral fast food reviews, has been detained in Australia over a ...

Social media star Big John denied Australian entry over visa issue

British social media star Big John has been denied entry into Australia over a visa issue. The star, whose real name is John ...

British social media star 'Big John' Fisher to be deported from Australia after being detained in Perth hotel over his visa

Big John' Fisher, a British social media influencer known for his love of Chinese takeaway and his catchphrase "Bosh" has ...