Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Children’s Digital Rights in Spotlight
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Published: Dec 10, 2025, 09:49 IST | Updated: Dec 10, 2025, 09:49 IST
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Australia has introduced a landmark law banning social media platforms for users under 16, aiming to protect children from online harms and mental health risks. The move has ignited a global debate on children’s digital rights, with advocates praising the initiative as a step toward safer online spaces and critics questioning its impact on privacy and freedom of expression.
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