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TikTok fires shot in social media war, putting heat on the federal government’s crackdown
Video-sharing app TikTok fired its first post-election shot at the federal government last week, paying tens of thousands of ...
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Social media age ban only the first step toward safer online spaces
Unless you work in public policy, you may not be aware of the many discussions happening about protecting Australian kids on ...
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The Australian Social Media Ban Explained
Australia’s social media ban for children is making global headlines after passing through the Senate on Thursday, November 28 2024. The amendments still face a final vote in the lower house, ...
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Australia’s Leader Takes On Social Media. Can He Win?
Social media companies say that bullying has always ... Sugarman compares the Australian ban to American Prohibition in the 1920s, which some studies suggest actually increased alcohol ...
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Australia prepares to kick kids off social media despite doubts
SYDNEY -- Jackson, a 14-year-old high school student in Sydney, usually spends around three hours a day scrolling through his ...
Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise
There is no doubt social media presents risks to young people. These include cyberbullying, posts related to disordered eating or self-harm, hate speech, and the basic risk of spending long hours ...
All the MAFS Australia cast's first posts after social media ban lifts, from cryptic messages to thirst traps
Married at First Sight Australia is officially over for another year, and while we're beyond sad not to have this chaotic lot on our TV screens each night, the good news is the cast has been given ...