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NSW Premier Flags Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

‘The truth is everybody’s had enough and we’re seeing the long-term effects,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
NSW Premier Flags Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
A teenage child looks at the screen of a mobile phone in London, England, on Jan. 17, 2023. Leon Neal/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
5/20/2024|Updated: 5/20/2024
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The New South Wales (NSW) government is considering banning children under 16 from using social media to combat online harm.

This comes amid rising evidence about the negative impacts of social media and electronic devices on Australian children and young people.

Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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