Moment that mattered: Australia’s under-16 social media ban comes into effect (opens in new tab)

On 10th December, Australia became the first country in the world to ban children from social media. In theory, at least, anyone aged under 16 could no longer use platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. When the Australian parliament first approved the ban in November 2024, prime minister Anthony Albanese said the legislation […]