Move a test case for how far govt can push age-gating without stifling speech or innovation

Going cold turkey may mean more anxiety and loneliness, especially for marginalised youths

Hundreds of thousands of under-16s already getting locked out of IG, FB ahead of next week's deadline

15-year-old urges focus on removing harmful online content instead of blocking children’s access

Children say it ‘grossly excessive’ move ‘robs’ youth of freedom of political communication

Hundreds of thousands of under-16s will have their accounts deactivated in December

The govt acquiesced its decision this morning to quell unrest in at least two cities

SYDNEY, Nov 29 — Australia yesterday passed a social media ban for children under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.