Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — heres how its going
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Australia implemented a ban barring under-16s from major social media platforms and requires firms to verify users' ages via selfies, identity documents, or bank details, with fines up to A$49.5m for noncompliance. Some teens report feeling liberated and have changed habits, while others tried to circumvent the rules via VPNs or migrated to apps initially outside the ban. Platforms have taken steps to comply, pushed back that app-store and wider age-verification coverage is needed, and Reddit has launched a legal challenge arguing the law is inefficient and restricts free expression. The policy has drawn international attention, with U.K. and U.S. politicians watching closely as similar proposals gain traction.
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