New Zealand HeraldEN
Under-16 social media ban: Dr Rachel Tan says age limits won’t stop online hate
Her PhD finds age limits do little to curb harmful content or algorithms.
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Sky NewsEN
Government considering banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The government is seriously considering banning children from online sales platforms such as eBay and Vinted, the culture secretary has said.
BBC NewsEN
Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.
Al Jazeera EnglishEN
Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban
Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.
The GuardianEN
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court
<p>Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communication</p><p>Australia’s world-leading under-16s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/12/greens-sarah-hanson-young-big-tech-digital-duty-of-care-labor">social media ban</a> will face i
Sky NewsEN
Social media watchdog sets out age verification plans ahead of under-16s ban
Social media age checks could help protect under-16s from inappropriate online content, but some children may find ways round them, Ofcom has said.
CBS NewsEN
Australia's under-16 social media ban faces enforcement challenges
Australia placed restrictions on social media for under-16s. But the government says Big Tech is dragging its feet on compliance — and many teens are still on the platforms.
CBS NewsEN
60 Minutes Transcript: Australia's under-16 social media ban
Australia, concerned over social media's impact on kids, placed restrictions for children under 16 on many major platforms. It's too soon to say if the law's working, but it's now a global test case.
CityNews TorontoEN
Social media ban for under-16s consistent with Charter, government says
OTTAWA — The Liberal government says while its proposed digital safety legislation might affect freedom of expression, the bill itself is consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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