States Fight Challenge to Apps Ban
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States fight challenge to apps ban
South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia are defending a legal challenge against the social media ban for under-16s, which came into effect on Wednesday. SA was first off the mark, announcing earlier this month that it will seek to intervene in the High Court case, brought about by two teenagers. “It is no surprise that there will be those who seek to stop our intervention,” SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said. “But we will not be ta…
Since December 10, 2025, the main social networks must prevent people under the age of 16 from having an account, under penalty of colossal fines. A world first, which arouses curiosity, hopes... and a process of very concrete challenges. The objective is clear: to reduce the damage of cyber-harassment, addiction to screens, toxic content and online predators. The bet is courageous, almost exciting by the magnitude of the protection promised. Bu…
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