Australia passes social media ban for under 16s
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Australia has passed a groundbreaking law prohibiting those under 16 from having social media accounts.

The legislation requires platforms to implement age-verification measures and holds them liable for fines up to 50 million Australian dollars if they fail to prevent underage access. The law will come into effect in November 2025, giving platforms time to comply. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned testing age verification before the ban. Meanwhile, in the UK, officials are considering a similar measure amid rising concerns about social media harms to youth.

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