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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...

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06.45 8 Nov 2024


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



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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.


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