How Australia led the charge for the world to ban social media for kids
Australia has implemented a social media ban for children under 16, prompting other countries to consider similar measures. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to introduce a comprehensive social media policy aimed at protecting children from harmful online content. The UK government is expected to respond to a recent consultation on social media restrictions in the summer.
- ▪Australia's social media ban took effect on December 10, 2025, preventing children under 16 from accessing various platforms.
- ▪British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to act on social media policies to protect children in the UK.
- ▪Over 70 MPs from Starmer's party have publicly called for his resignation amid political pressure.
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The world is matching Australia's social media ban. The UK is set to join the crackdownLBy Luke CooperTopic:Social MediaThu 28 May 2026 at 4:48amThu 28 May 2026 at 4:48amThu 28 May 2026 at 4:48amBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to act on protecting children in the United Kingdom from the harms of social media. (Reuters: Gareth Fuller)abc.net.au/news/social-media-bans-in-australia-uk-and-world-explained/106726080Link copiedShareShare articleBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to introduce a "game changer" social media policy that could extend beyond Australia's ban on children aged under 16 accessing some online platforms.On Tuesday, local time, Mr Starmer met with the bereaved families of children who lost their lives after viewing harmful content online.Ahead…
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