Reuters

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

SYDNEY, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block ...

Have an hour to spare these holidays? It could make a big difference to your retirement

Many Australians don’t know their super balance or how it’s invested — and the super industry says the holidays are a good time to change that.
U.S. News & World Report

Australia Social Media Ban Set to Take Effect, Sparking a Global Crackdown

Australia Social Media Ban Set to Take Effect, Sparking a Global Crackdown By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Australia is set to become the first country to implement ‌a minimum age for social ...
Wired

Kids and Teen Influencers in Australia Say ‘Bye-Bye’ to Social Media

When 15-year-old Carlee Jade Clements wakes up, her first thought is to record a Get Ready With Me video to share with her friends on TikTok. “I love recording everything and posting it the moment I ...
The Guardian

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban How is Australia’s social media ban ...
The Conversation

Niki Savva’s Earthquake is a damning account of the election that shook Australia

Mark Kenny does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Metro

Australian teenagers have already managed to get around under-16s social media ban

Australia’s world-first social media ban for those under the age of 16 is in full effect – but many teenagers have said they believe it’s pointless. Unlike some of their peers, 14-year-old Sydney ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia's social media ban for under-16s starts today. Here is what you should know

Australia's social media ban for people aged under 16 has officially started, marking a world-first push to protect children from phone addiction and online harms. From now on, a group of social media ...
BBC

Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access

"It's a proud day to be prime minister of Australia," Anthony Albanese says as a world-first ban on social media accounts for under-16s comes into effect Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X, Snapchat, ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Social media ban: Families, teens question new access and verification rules — as it happened

And that's it for today! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, concerns and questions about this world-first social media ban. It's been great having you here. Everyone I know and all my friends still ...

How Aussies can cut their ATO tax bill in 2026: 'Use the rules to your advantage'

In Australia, we pay a lot of tax, and it seems to be increasing every year. The good news is that to put a real dent in your ...
The New Indian Express

Top Australian university to set up campus in India

NEW DELHI: In a major boost to bilateral cooperation in education, research and skilling, India and Australia on Monday announced a fresh set of collaborative initiatives at the third Australia–India ...