Australia Faces Legal Challenge Over Kids' Social Media Ban


Australia Faces Legal Challenge Over Kids' Social Media Ban

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Australia Faces Legal Challenge Over Kids' Social Media Ban

Australia will ban kids from social media. The ban is for those under sixteen years old. A group does not want this new rule to start.

The Digital Freedom Project is in Sydney. They have asked a court to stop the law. This law will stop kids from having accounts on some sites.

The government will not change its plan. They want the ban to happen soon. Anika Wells said they will not be afraid of big tech companies.

John Ruddick works for the Libertarian Party. He thinks parents should watch kids online. He said the ban hurts young people's freedom to talk about politics.

Meta is asking kids to save their old posts. The kids should delete their accounts before the ban. Malaysia also plans to ban social media for young children too.


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What age group will be banned from social media in Australia?

Kids under sixteen years old will be banned from social media.

What is the Digital Freedom Project trying to do?

They are asking a court to stop the law that bans kids from social media.

What does John Ruddick think about the ban?

He thinks the ban hurts young people's freedom to talk about politics.


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Australia Faces Legal Challenge Over Kids' Social Media Ban