02/12/2025 11:00
The Guardian
Australia’s under-16s social media ban might take weeks to work but all platforms are on notice, government saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government’s plans to bar under-16s from social media might take “days or even weeks” to properly take effect, communications minister Anika Wells has conceded, saying the world-leading scheme won’t work perfectly from day one.Lemon8, a newer social media app that has experienced a surge in interest recently because it is not included in the ban, will restrict its users to over-16s from next week, Guardian Australia can reveal. The eSafety Commission had previously warned it was closely monitoring the app for possible inclusion in the ban. Continue reading...
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