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	Podcast:		SBS News In Depth
	Episode:		What to expect as the under-16s social media ban begins
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:07:07
	Publish Date:		2025-12-05 04:26:00
	Description:		Starting next Wednesday, Australia will become the first country in the world to ban under-16s from having social media accounts, forcing major platforms to comply with the law or face fines of up to $50 million. The Albanese government says the move will protect young people from harmful algorithms and negative mental-health impacts. Many parents support the change, while critics warn that tech-savvy teens are likely to find workarounds to the measures.
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