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Under-16s go offline: Teens react to Australia’s social media ban

Under-16s go offline: Teens react to Australia’s social media ban

The social media ban is now in effect, but how are the teenagers responding? With loopholes already emerging, including faking ages or switching devices, young Australians are divided over whether the move will truly help reclaim childhood. We hear from four teenagers, joined by Melbourne-based teacher Shally Khanna, as they debate who really benefits from the ban and how they plan to navigate the new rules.

SBS Hindi · SBS Audio

December 10, 202513m 5s

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The social media ban is now in effect, but how are the teenagers responding? With loopholes already emerging, including faking ages or switching devices, young Australians are divided over whether the move will truly help reclaim childhood. We hear from four teenagers, joined by Melbourne-based teacher Shally Khanna, as they debate who really benefits from the ban and how they plan to navigate the new rules.