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Australian Government on Social Media Ban

Updated 2026-09-29 15:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Australian government has conceded there is no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers but argues credible risks justify a ban.

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The Guardian

Australian government concedes no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers – but ‘credible risks’ justify ban

Commonwealth tells high court its proposed laws to let users opt out of algorithms would ultimately have the same effect as the banGet our breaking news email, free app

2026-09-29 15:00 UTC