Federal Government social media ban for under 16-year-olds across Australia

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Credit: Nicola Bailey

The Federal Government's ban on social media for children under 16 years officially enters into force today, with Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, X and Twitch included.


NITV Radio’s Kerri-Lee Barry spoke with Dr Rebecca Raeside a PhD, MPH, Biomed Sciences Research Fellow, and Digital Health Innovation Lead at The University of Sydney.

DR Raeside discusses the social media ban and what it means for young people and parents navigating this new phase for social media users.

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