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Australia's ban](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyp9d3ddqyo) has faced well-documented problems, not least because the majority of children who had social media
social media, as has been introduced in Australia. Since Molly took her own life aged 14 in 2017, Russell has campaigned for better online protections for children - but has said ["implementing sledgehammer techniques like bans
social media for under-16s](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg3vjkx9d7o). In response, the government said tech firms must protect children online and it backed regulator Ofcom "to act against those who fail to comply". "We are going
media for children, as has happened in Australia, is one of the options being considered. Kendall said a response to the consultation would come in the summer, with action taken
problems. The government's decision has not yet been made public. Media reports have suggested under-16s will be banned from a number of social media platforms and see restrictions imposed on other sites
ban social media for under-16s soon ends. YouTube said it worked with child safety experts to provide "industry-leading, age-appropriate" experiences for children. TikTok said it was "very disappointing" Ofcom had failed
problems. Russell said he was "dismayed" by reports of a ban and suggested the policy had been "rushed" forward for "a political reason". "If he's playing politics, what he's doing is gambling with
Australia and India,](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/australia-europe-countries-move-curb-childrens-social-media-access-2026-04-24/) which both prohibit children under 16 from holding accounts on major social media platforms as well as China’s “minor mode” program, which requires device-level restrictions
problems but worries that children younger than her might ape some of the language and behaviour they see online, causing harm to themselves. "I love that people want to talk about their mental health
social media was "not the appropriate forum to have that concern", adding he believed the commissioner's open letter "also wasn't necessarily the appropriate forum". Polanski said he has asked to speak with
Australia passes strict new social media bans for children](https://www.npr.org/2024/11/29/nx-s1-5210405/australia-passes-strict-new-social-media-bans-for-children) He said the government will act to prevent strangers from contacting children on gaming and livestreaming platforms. Authorities are also considering additional measures