Australia to ban social media for kids under 16

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Australia is set to ban social media for kids under 16, in a stated attempt to minimise "harms that are being caused to young people" through the platforms.

A huge move, but how will it actually work?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the measures on Thursday, after a decision by his government on Monday.

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