Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Key Details
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
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Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
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