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Social Media Ban Will ‘Increase Harm’ to Children: Digital Rights Watch

The Senate is also conducting an inquiry into both the ban and internet search codes.
Social Media Ban Will ‘Increase Harm’ to Children: Digital Rights Watch
In this photo illustration, social media networking apps are displayed on a phone screen with the Australian flag displayed in the background in Melbourne, Australia on Nov. 30, 2024. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
9/29/2025|Updated: 9/29/2025
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Digital Rights Watch has raised concerns the social media ban will actually harm children rather than help them.

The submission was made as part of the Senate Inquiry into the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code and the under-16 social media ban.
Monica O’Shea
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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