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Teen News Boss Criticises Australian Social Media Ban

Australia passed a new law banning under 16s from social media (Credit: AFP)

An Australian teenage news boss says landmark legislation barring under-16s from social media is a "really bad idea" that will stifle young people's creativity.

Leo Puglisi, 17, is uniquely placed to judge the new law -- he founded what claims to be the only national news streaming platform run by teens.

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