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A social media ban for under-16-year-olds will take effect later this year; Australia will be the first country to try enforcing an increased minimum age for social media. Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

When the teen social media ban comes into force later this year, Australia will be the first country to try enforcing an increased minimum age for social media.


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By Veronica Lenard

Presented by Maridel Martinez, Edinel Magtibay

Source: SBS



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When the teen social media ban comes into force later this year, Australia will be the first country to try enforcing an increased minimum age for social media.


Key Points

  • Experts are warning that with less than six months before it starts, it's still not clear how it will work.
  • As of December 11 this year, social media companies will be required to take "reasonable steps" to prevent Australians under sixteen from using their platforms.
  • A Youth Advocates asks that young people's views be included in discussions about how to implement the ban.

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