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X Calls to Delay Australia’s Social Media Ban, Raises ‘Freedom of Expression’ Concerns

X said it was ‘concerned about the potential negative impact that the Social Media Minimum Age will have on the human rights of children and young people.’
X Calls to Delay Australia’s Social Media Ban, Raises ‘Freedom of Expression’ Concerns
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Monica O’Shea
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Elon Musk’s X Corporation has called for a delay to Australia’s social media ban for children under 16, which is due to come into force on Dec. 10, and raised concerns about the human rights of children.

eSafety released regulatory guidelines on Sept. 10 for implementation, confirming platforms would not have to verify the age of all users.
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]