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Ministers debate social media ban enforcement
Published 3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Health Minister Mark Butler and Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume discuss Australia's social media ban for children following a major US court judgment against tech companies. The ban has resulted in over 4 million accounts being deactivated, though concerns remain about children circumventing restrictions and tech companies' addictive design features. The eSafety Commissioner is investigating enforcement effectiveness, with reports expected soon on whether the world-leading legislation is adequately protecting young people from mental health impacts.
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