The UK's online safety minister has spent a week in Australia examining how the country's under-16s social media ban operates, ahead of an expected British crackdown on youth social media use.
Minister Kanishka Narayan visited to understand the "practical lessons" from Australia's pioneering legislation, which has sparked national debate in Britain about regulating teenage social media access.
Australia implemented its ban in November 2024, though enforcement challenges have emerged. Reports indicate many young users are bypassing the restrictions through various workarounds, raising questions about the law's effectiveness.
The UK government is preparing to announce its own social media crackdown, with Narayan's fact-finding mission informing policy development. Australia's experience provides insights into implementation challenges, compliance mechanisms, and enforcement gaps that British policymakers aim to address.
The visit reflects growing international momentum toward restricting youth social media access, with multiple countries examining age-verification and content-regulation strategies. Both nations face similar concerns about mental health impacts and screen time among teenagers.
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