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Lionel Lim

Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids

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Australia’s lawmakers have voted to ban those under the age of 16 from using social media—even if their parents are okay with it. 

On Friday morning, Australia’s House of Representatives approved the bill with bipartisan support, ending a legislative process that started just a week ago. Social media giants swiftly criticized the new bill, and raised concerns about the “rushed” process to get it passed and missing details about enforcement.

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