Australia plans stricter social media ban for children, expands internet regulator powers

Australia announced it will tighten its social media ban for children and bolster the internet regulator's data-collection powers, according to N12. The move aligns with a broader international trend of restricting minors' access to social media, as reported by The Zioneer in the UAE and UK earlier this month.

Australia will tighten its social media ban for children and expand the internet regulator's data-collection authority, according to a report from N12's foreign desk. The announcement adds to a global push to restrict minors' access to social media platforms. As The Zioneer reported, the UAE approved a similar ban for children under 15 on June 18, and the UK announced a ban for under-16s starting in 2027. No specific timeline for Australia's new measures was provided in the initial report.

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