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Australia approves social media ban

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set. The Senate approved the social media ban late on Thursday,

NPR · 17m

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world

A social media ban for children under 16 will be the first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.

CBS News on MSN · 15h

Australia social media ban for under-16s approved by both houses of parliament

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

Australia's Albanese Shifts to Election Mode, Seeking Trust on Living Costs

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pivoted to election mode, hoping to win back voter confidence that his government can tackle high living costs, particularly housing, ...

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Australia news LIVE: Social media ban among 31 bills that passed Senate overnight; PM ‘expects’ parliament to return in new year

After the flurry of 31 bills passing the Senate yesterday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed the chances ...

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Australia raises pressure on multinationals with strict tax disclosure law

Australia has approved one of the world’s strictest tax disclosure laws for multinational companies, forcing them to reveal ...

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India has taken up matter of rise in visa fees for students by Australia, MoS Singh informs Parliament

The Indian government has raised concerns with Australian authorities regarding a significant increase in student visa fees ...

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