Australia’s world-first social media ban for those under the age of 16 is in full effect – but many teenagers have said they believe it’s pointless. Some 200,000 accounts have already been deactivated on TikTok alone, the government said, with more to be blocked in the coming days. In a video message, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged children to ‘start a new sport, new instrument, or read that book that has been sitting there for some time on your shelf,’ ahead of Australia’s summer school break starting later this month. #australia #tiktokban #socialmedia #worldnews #socialmediaban
Australia’s world-first social media ban for those under the age of 16 is in full effect – but many teenagers have said they believe it’s pointless. Some 200,000 accounts have already been deactivated on TikTok alone, the government said, with more to be blocked in the coming days. In a video message, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged children to ‘start a new sport, new instrument, or read that book that has been sitting there for some time on your shelf,’ ahead of Australia’s summer school break starting later this month. #australia #tiktokban #socialmedia #worldnews #socialmediaban ♬ original sound - Metro - Metro
