What do Nepali children, parents and others say about the Australian social media ban?

Last November, Australia’s federal parliament passed a law banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country worldwide to introduce such a measure. The law, which is said to be implemented by the end of this year, has sparked controversies throughout the country. Nepali children from Melbourne and Sydney, as well as parents and psychiatrist Dr Anupam Pokharel, spoke to SBS Nepali about the possible impacts of this legislation. This podcast was first published in January 2025.

Nepali-speaking children from Sydney and Melbourne share their perspectives on the social media ban law. Credit: SBS Nepali/Sapana Phuyal, Sameer Ghimire (front), AAP Photos/PA/Alamy (back)

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Social Media Ban in Australia: Children face challenges in communicating with Nepal

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