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#1134 - Australian Age-Based Social Media Bans Are Now Law [R] - Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

A few months ago we spoke about the momentum that was building for age restrictions around social media for children under 16.  On Friday those laws were passed in the Australian Parliament, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to replay this episode, as it will help your family navigate the changes that are ahead.

In Australia, children below a certain age will be banned from social media as part of a national plan to counter its negative effects on youth. We discuss the government's commitments, the challenges this new legislation may face, and what parents can do now to protect their kids in a screen-saturated world.

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#1134 - Australian Age-Based Social Media Bans Are Now Law [R] - Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families