YouTube was listed as an exemption in November last year when the Parliament passed world-first laws that will ban Australian ...

As Australia bans social media for kids under 16, age-assurance tech is in the spotlight Natasha Lomas 6:00 AM PST · December 7, 2024 ...

The law, which takes effect a year from now, holds social media companies responsible for verifying kids' ages. Not complying could trigger fines up to nearly $50 million.

Australia Passes 'World-Leading' Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16 — with an Aim to Protect Their Mental and Physical Health The new legislation — passed Thursday, Nov. 28 — gives platforms ...

Australia's government approved a law that would ban social media for kids under 16. The legislation puts the onus on tech companies to keep children off their platforms.

Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The ban comes amid a global effort to curb kids' use of social media.

Australia’s approach is among the strictest globally, but numerous other countries are moving in the same direction. Norway’s prime minister last month said the country will soon enforce an ...

Many parents are critical of Australia's social media ban for under-16s. In late November 2024, Australia implemented a ban on social media for kids under 16, one of the first laws of its kind.

MELBOURNE, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Australia's Fortescue (FMG.AX) approved on Tuesday an estimated total investment of about $750 million over the next three years for two green energy projects and one ...