Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16, aimed at combating cyberbullying and harmful content, sets a global precedent in online safety laws. under-16 social media restrictions,

Here are some of the countries and regions weighing whether to adopt a similarly aggressive approach as Australia or taking a different tack.

6 million square kilometres in 2023. After Antarctica, Australia has the lowest population density of any continent. This creates a mystery that puzzles researchers worldwide. How does such a massive landmass support so few people? The answer lies in a ...

Explore Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for users under 16, including compliance challenges and government motivations.

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Koki is aware of Australia’s social media restrictions. But as he explained: If adults are not held to the same standards, children will not accept the rules. While the ordinance has faced backlash, and is non-binding, it prompted 40% of residents to reflect on their behaviour, with 10% reducing their time on smartphones.

Kanye West’s contentious WW3 song, “Heil Hitler,” has led to his ban from Australia. The song that apparently carries certain Nazi-sympathetic notions sparked global criticism for the Grammy-winning hip-hop star. Now the Australian authority has ...

Novak Djokovic, the world's No. 1-ranked men's tennis player, looked to be a go for the Australian Open after his visa was reinstated Monday. But those hopes faded once Djokovic's visa was canceled a second time on Friday, and they evaporated after the 34 ...

Each time you donate blood, you can save up to three lives. In Australia, we rely on strangers to donate blood voluntarily, so it’s a truly generous and selfless act. This ensures that it’s free when you need it—but it also means we need people from ...

The assumption of safety under which Australians operated, that public spaces were assuredly gun-free, has been shattered.