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Insta, TikTok and Co.: Is Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Actually Working?

In December, Australia became the first country in the world to enact a social media ban for children under 16. Lawmakers around the world are interested in following suit. But is it actually working?

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Insta, TikTok and Co.: Is Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Actually Working?In December, Australia became the first country in the world to enact a social media ban for children under 16. Lawmakers around the world are interested in following suit. But is it actually working?
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