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Australia Leader Defends Social Media Ban

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching closely to see how it plays out.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under 16s Is Activated: What It Means For the Music Community

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Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

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Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban

Australia's world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark.

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The Problems With Australia’s Social Media Ban

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'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins

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Australia launches new athlete fund ahead of 2032 Games

The Australian Olympic Committee announced a tranche of A$50 million ($33.34 million) in new funding for athletes ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on Thursday, including retirement grants for Olympians and cash awards to help athletes return to elite competition after having children.

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What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as Australia’s under-16 social media ban kicks in Wednesday.