My tween kept asking to chat with her friends online. Now, in Australia, I can just say, 'it's against the law.'

Leon Spencer, an Australian dad, wants his kids to meet up with friends in person, not become products for advertisers.

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Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Ban

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Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social media

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Why Some Teenagers Are Against Australia’s Social Media Ban

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Australia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are responding

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WGHP

Triad nonprofit helps turn children into future entrepreneurs

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ABC News

Australia will enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

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Engadget

Australia is adding Twitch to its social media ban for children

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