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Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. Asked if parents would be allowed to consent to their children being on social media at a younger age, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland told Labor's partyroom meeting "no". She said people using social media would not have to upload proof of identity directly to those platforms, when minimum age requirements kick in.

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