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Von der Leyen Praises Australia’s Under 16s Social Media Ban

Von der Leyen said Europe will be watching as Australia implements its social media ban.
Von der Leyen Praises Australia’s Under 16s Social Media Ban
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on April 1, 2025. Frederick Florin/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promoted Australia’s social media ban at the U.N. headquarters in New York, receiving praise from the European Commission president.

Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells discussed the ban on children under 16 accessing social media at an event on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

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]