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Social Media Ban in Australia - Australia has implemented a ban on social media for individuals under 16, potentially affecting 1 million accounts across major platforms [3] - The law requires tech companies to take measures to prevent underage account creation, facing fines up to $32 million for non-compliance [4] - A national study revealed that 96% of Australian children aged 10-15 use social media, with 70% exposed to harmful content [9] Potential Impacts and Concerns - The ban aims to protect young people from negative effects of social media, such as unrealistic body image and online bullying [6] - Critics argue the ban may infringe on constitutional rights and drive young users to unregulated platforms [8] - There are concerns about the methods tech companies may use to verify age, potentially raising privacy issues [5] Global Implications - Australia's ban is considered a potential template for other countries, with the EU also considering similar measures [9] - Malaysia is set to implement a similar ban starting January 1st, and New Zealand and Denmark are discussing it [15] - Some social media apps are implementing more restrictions for children and teens [16] Workarounds and Reactions - Young people are exploring ways to circumvent the ban, such as using VPNs or requesting adults to create accounts [12][13][14] - 77% of Australians surveyed support the ban [12]

Regulatory Landscape - Australia implements social media deactivation for individuals under 16, potentially fining platforms up to $32 million for non-compliance [1] - The regulation aims to combat toxic content and cyberbullying, addressing mental health issues among young people [2] - Global policymakers from Denmark to Brazil to Indonesia are considering similar regulations on social media for children [4] Tech Company Response - Tech companies are initiating age verification processes, including video selfies and ID submissions [3] - Tech firms argue the ban is rushed, ineffective, and may drive children to less regulated online spaces [4] Public Opinion - A poll indicated 77% of people support the ban [3] - The ban is supported by a mother whose daughter committed suicide due to social media bullying [4]

Australia is set to enact policy that required social media companies, including TikTok and Instagram, to block under sixteens from holding accounts or face fines of up to $33 million. Joining us now is Terry Floo, professor of Digital Communication and culture at the University of Sydney. Professor, good to see you.So we are going to unpack, I guess, for and against arguments for such a social media ban. But talk to us first how we got here after, what, three decades of mostly an unregulated Internet. I th ...