Advertisement

Under 16's will not be allowed to use social media in Australia

The Australian government has announced that no one under the age of 16 will be allowed to use so...

Share this article

06.45 8 Nov 2024


Under 16's will not be allowed to use social media in Australia



Share this article

06.45 8 Nov 2024


The Australian government has announced that no one under the age of 16 will be allowed to use social media from now on. It’s the first such decision by a western government and may even start a trend. But could it work or would it be flouted?  

Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has more.


Read more about

Breakfast Business

Related Episodes

What’s next for Fianna Fáil?

00:07:21

What’s next for Fianna Fáil?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:07:21


Irish dodgy-box users face dir...

00:05:21

Irish dodgy-box users face direct fines

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:21


A rising number of pets are be...

00:03:50

A rising number of pets are being handed into rescue centres

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:50


A call for new legislative mea...

00:04:24

A call for new legislative measures punishing hate speech in Ireland

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:24