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Australia's plans kids' social media ban

Episode 240911 / 11 Sep 2024

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The story

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to ban young people from social media sites. The ban is likely to apply to children under 14.

Critics have questioned whether it can be actually enforced.

Some people are worried that this approach may block young people from information about important issues.

News headlines

Australia set to BAN social media for children under 14: 'Enough is enough'
GB News

Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support 
South Coast Register

Australia’s dummy spit over kids on social media isn’t the answer. We need an internet for children
The Guardian

Key words and phrases

enough is enough
what we say when we want a problem to stop

  • I've put up with this job for a long time now, but enough is enough - I quit!

pose
cause

  • The lack of qualified staff is posing a barrier to progress on this project.

spit your dummy out
react in a childish way

  • Now, don't spit out your dummy, but I'm going to tell you exactly what you're doing wrong.

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