'I will still use it' vows youth, as Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
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Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.
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Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction
Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the ...
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The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to ...