Australia bans TikTok on government devices over national security concerns

The TikTok app logo is seen on a phone in Melbourne, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Australia is the latest country to ban TikTok from government devices following advice from national intelligence agencies. (AAP Image/Morgan Hancock) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MORGAN HANCOCK/AAPIMAGE

Chinese-owned social media app TikTok has been banned on all government devices.

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Published 14 April 2023 6:34pm

By Claire Slattery

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Chinese-owned social media app TikTok has been banned on all government devices.

Labor's decision sees Australia fall into line with allies who have imposed similar bans over concerns the platform poses a threat to national security.