Could others follow Australia banning social media for under-16s?
Dec 11, 2025 #Australia #SocialMediaBan #Under16Ban
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children yo
Dec 11, 2025 #Australia #SocialMediaBan #Under16Ban
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children younger than 16.
The move has divided public opinion there, but other countries are considering restrictions too.
What are the arguments for and against? Will the ban work?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
Charlotte Armitage -- Psychologist and author of ‘Generation Zombie’. She focuses on device use and child development.
Kate Sim -- Program Director of Children's Online Safety and Privacy Research at the University of Western Australia
Adrian Monck -- Author of 'Can You Trust the Media?' and a senior adviser on artificial intelligence and technology
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