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Judith Ireland, Education Editor, The Conversation, Australia

Should parents be worried about social media? We asked 5 experts

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The Albanese government has announced it will introduce a social media ban for children.

The government has not yet nominated a minimum age but is trialling age-assurance mechanisms for those aged 13–16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the legislation will be introduced this year.

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