Australia nears social media ban for children

Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law.
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The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.
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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.
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Australia’s parliament has passed a 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.
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The ban will give social media companies one year to determine how to best implement the age limit and prevent teens and under from having accounts.
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In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
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