Australia, social media and Meta

Meta hits back at Australia’s social media ban for under-16s
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, has expressed concerns over the approval of a new bill in Australia.
'Serious concerns': Meta and other social media companies slam Australia's social media ban for teens
Most tech giants have said they will comply with the ban as the government has imposed a fine of up to $50m if they fail to do so
Australia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16, Impacting Meta Platforms (META) and Others
Australia has passed a new law that bans social media for children under age 16, citing harms to young people’s mental health. The law, which
Google, Meta Urge Australia to Delay Bill on Social Media Ban for Children
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.
Meta criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
The main goal behind the under-16 social media ban is to shield future generations from toxic online content. Although it didn't garner unanimous support (one independent MP called it a "1970 solution for a 2024 problem"),
TikTok, Meta react to social media ban in Australia for kids under 16
Big tech giants such as TikTok, Meta and Snapchat have broken their silence over social media ban in Australia for kids under the age of 16.Shortly after the law which prohibits teenagers below 16 from accessing social platforms like TikTok,
Australia social media ban for under-16s approved by both houses of parliament
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
TikTok, Meta slam Australia's social media ban for under-16s
The landmark Social Media Minimum Age bill sets Australia up as a test case for a growing number of governments. But opponents warn that young people may be driven to unsafe parts of the web.
Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week.
How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies
Australia bans social media for children under 16. Meta, TikTok unhappy
Australia has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, aiming to protect young users from harmful digital impacts.
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