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Australia Expands Child Social Media Ban to Include Reddit and Kick

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia's online safety regulator has expanded its social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and Kick, joining platforms like TikTok and YouTube, with enforcement starting December 10 to prevent minors from creating accounts and facing significant fines for non-compliance.

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Australia extends teen social media ban to include YouTube

Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC

Australia is implementing a pioneering social media ban for children under 16, including YouTube, which will restrict account creation and interaction but still allow viewing. The move aims to protect young users from harmful content, with penalties for non-compliance, and has garnered international attention, prompting discussions in the UK and Norway.

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