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Australia 'calls time' on social media

When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.

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Australia to ban social media for kids under 16

Australia is set to ban social media for kids under 16, in a stated attempt to minimise "harms that are being caused to young people" through the platforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the measures on Thursday, after a decision by his government on Monday.

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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year.

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AEC takes 92 West Australians to court for failing to vote in Voice to Parliament referendum

Nearly a quarter of a million people in WA failed to vote in the 2023 referendum and now some are facing legal action after ...

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Australia Social Media Ban: How Does Restricting Online Networks Benefit Mental Health Of Teenagers?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his government will pass new laws banning children ...

Australia to legislate ‘world-leading’ social media ban for children under 16

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday ... Legislation will be introduced into parliament this year, ...

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A secret sitting of Parliament could shed light on foreign interference

Canada has used this mechanism during wartime when governments wanted to share crucial military information with MPs without ...

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Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white?

In the past 20 years, migrants from Australia's Asian neighbours have eclipsed those from the UK. But the parliament looks almost as white as it did in the days of the "White Australia" policy ...

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Parliament of Australia continues to be an unsafe space

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The politicians who labour inside federal parliament seem unable to shake off the impression that some of their offices are unsafe ...

Which Australian states and territories perform best on gender representation in parliament? We crunched the numbers

Australia’s party system is crucial in either electing ... Having fewer women elected to parliament means fewer women in ...

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Queen Camilla Shares Relatable Response to Jet Lag Question as King Charles Talks ‘Extraordinary Capacity’ of Democracy

King Charles and Queen Camilla made some funny remarks in Sydney on Oct. 20 during their royal tour of Australia and Samoa.

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Australian foreign minister raises allegations of India targeting Sikhs in Canada

Australia’s foreign minister says she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists ...

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