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Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place

Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place

Update: 2025-12-10
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Start a new sport, learn an instrument or read a book was the advice given by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today as millions of teens lost access to their social media accounts. The world-first nationwide ban bars anyone under the age of 16 from accessing ten major apps including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. Australia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place

Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place