Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 10, 25

Australia enforces a law barring anyone under 16 from social media, representing one of the globe's most comprehensive youth-protection efforts against platform harms.

One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre - The New York Times
A mass shooting at Bondi Beach has made Pauline Hanson's anti-immigration One Nation party more acceptable to some Australian voters, boosting its poll numbers.
also on Australia, #politics
The four-day workweek in Australia: insights from early adopters of 100:80:100
A study of Australian early adopters of the 100:80:100 four-day workweek model reports positive impacts on productivity and employee well-being.
also on Australia
Social-Media Ban Imposes Brave New World on Australian Teens - WSJ
Australia's social-media ban for under-16s divides teens and parents, with some teens like Zoey Bender finding community and career opportunities online.
also on #legislation, #social-media
This page does not exist - Committees - UK Parliament
The UK Parliament’s Communications and Digital Committee seeks evidence on whether the Online Safety Act has improved online safety, examining Ofcom’s implementation and potential legislative reforms.
also on #legislation