Albanese follows Dutton’s lead with tougher position on children’s social media ban

Prime minister notes technology restricting children’s social media access still being developed but says ban would be ‘good way to go’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has labelled social media a “scourge” and strengthened his support for a ban on children accessing it, after Peter Dutton vowed a Coalition government would implement a ban for under-16s within 100 days if he wins the next election.Albanese’s description of the influence of online platforms was a repeat of the term Dutton used earlier on Thursday in offering to work together to combat it.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Jun 13, 2024 - 13:30
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Albanese follows Dutton’s lead with tougher position on children’s social media ban

Prime minister notes technology restricting children’s social media access still being developed but says ban would be ‘good way to go’

Anthony Albanese has labelled social media a “scourge” and strengthened his support for a ban on children accessing it, after Peter Dutton vowed a Coalition government would implement a ban for under-16s within 100 days if he wins the next election.

Albanese’s description of the influence of online platforms was a repeat of the term Dutton used earlier on Thursday in offering to work together to combat it.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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