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Australia becomes first country to ban TikTok, Instagram for under-16s

Australia banned young teenagers from social media on Wednesday, launching a world-first crackdown designed to unglue ...

Australia is booting kids under 16 off social media. Some senators hope the US is next: 'Our lack of action is inexcusable.'

Australia's new law requires social media companies to bar young teenagers from opening accounts. US Senators are trying to do something similar.

TikTok Australia Apologises As Multiple Creators Detail Alleged Racism At TikTok Awards

Multiple TikTok creators have taken to the platform to detail their experience of alleged racism while attending the 2025 ...

As Australia bans social media for kids, could the UK be next?

The ban, which will affect major platforms such as Instagram and Tik Tok, will officially come into place on December 10 for ...

TikTok Awards 2025: Stars hit the red carpet

It is days away from being part of the under-16 ban about to shut out children from its platform, but TikTok still found time ...
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Why Australia could follow United States lead as TikTok ban looks imminent

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream. Thanks for logging in. The United States could soon ban TikTok over security concerns regarding the app’s Chinese owners with Australia ...