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Ban on social media not perfect, but apps have problems of their own

Canberrans were not sold on a social media ban.

The Canberra Times

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media

The Independent UK

Ankle bracelet, curfew bypass 'vulnerable to attack'

The immigration minister has swiftly imposed freedom restrictions on former detainees but there are concerns about whether they'll withstand a court challenge.

AAP

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Social media ban nearly past the post as queries remain

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is set to come into effect in 2025 after state leaders signed off on the "world-leading" measure.

AAP

Immigration debate looms as flashpoint in election

After a hotly-contested debate surrounding immigration in the US, Australia is being urged to discuss the issue with facts during its upcoming election.

AAP

Under 16s will be banned from using social media, Australia announces

Social networks to be punished if they do not comply with minimum age rules

The Independent UK

Australia to Become First Country to Ban Kids from All Social Media: 'This One Is for the Mums and Dads'

Two methods are currently being trialed for age-limitation on social media; biometrics and government identification.

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Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese

Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.

The Conversation

Australia to bring in 'world first' social media ban for under-16s

‘Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it,’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Evening Standard

‘Only dictatorships pretend to be perfect’: Albanese gives fiery defence of democracy after US election

‘A fierce contest can be a good thing, as long as it’s a contest about substance’, PM tells global democracy conference in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Australia proposes landmark ban for children under 16 on social media

Prime minister says social media is doing harm to Australian children and he’s calling time on it

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Australian politicians respond to Trump win; under-16s to be banned from social media; and Raygun retires

Anthony Albanese tells parliament he had ‘a very constructive discussion’ with the Republican president-elect

The Guardian - AU

When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

The Australian government has announced what it describes as world-leading legislation that would set 16 years as the minimum age for children to use social media and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance

The Independent UK

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to take the proposal to a virtual meeting of national cabinet on Friday.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps

AAP

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Al Jazeera

Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s

Legislation will be introduced into Australia’s parliament this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification.

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Anthony Albanese Is Set To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media: ‘I’m Calling Time On It’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a plan to ban social media for all children under 16. Here's everything we know so far.

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International Business Times

Australia Moves To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media

Australia will move to pass new laws banning children under 16 from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, vowing to crack down on tech giants failing to protect vulnerable users.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says Trump call ‘very constructive’ as Dutton calls US president-elect ‘not somebody to be scared of’

PM fully briefed on ‘potential outcomes’ of US election and says Australia is prepared for Trump’s policies on security, economic and other issues

AAP

'We have your back': push to ban kids from social media

A push to ban Australian children under the age of 16 from social media has the support of families who have experienced the dark side of online content.

The Guardian - AU

Shrinkflation a ‘difficult decision’ for manufacturers, inquiry told – as it happened

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AAP

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s conservatives praise Trump’s ‘self-belief’ as PM sends congratulations

Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison send messages as Adam Bandt criticises ‘dangerous demagogue’ and calls on PM to cancel Aukus

AAP

Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades

A Nationals senator spearheading the attack against the prime minister's free flight upgrades has been forced to declare 16 of her own.

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