Education Minister Calls for Bulletproof Technology to Keep Kids Off Social Media

Deputy leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley said she is confident social media companies will find a way to implement the ban.

Monica O’Shea

6/14/2024|Updated: 6/14/2024

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Australian Education Minister Jason Clare has stressed the importance of effective age verification technology amid discussions about a potential social media ban for children under 16.

He believes that both the Liberal and Labor Parties could collaborate on this issue.

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Monica O’Shea

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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]

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