Will Australia's under 16's social media ban work?

Dec 10, 2025
25 mins

Episode Description

Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children younger than 16. The move has divided public opinion there, but other countries are considering restrictions too. 
What are the arguments for and against? Will the ban work?  

In this episode: 

  • Charlotte Armitage, Psychologist, author of ‘Generation Zombie’
  • Kate Sim, Program Director of Children's Online Safety and Privacy Research at the University of Western Australia
  • Adrian Monck, Author of 'Can You Trust the Media?' and a senior adviser on artificial intelligence and technology

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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