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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, despite previously stating he was personally against such a blanket restriction. Downing Street is closely monitoring Australia's legislation, which took effect in December and covers platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, despite previously stating he was personally against such a blanket restriction. Downing Street is closely monitoring Australia's legislation, which took effect in December and covers platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X.

Australia's law places a legal duty on technology companies to take reasonable steps to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts, with platforms facing fines of up to 25 million pounds if they fail to comply. The legislation also covers Reddit, YouTube, Threads, Kick and Twitch.

Australia's law places a legal duty on technology companies to take reasonable steps to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts, with platforms facing fines of up to 25 million pounds if they fail to comply. The legislation also covers Reddit, YouTube, Threads, Kick and Twitch.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged ministers to think more radically about online safety, describing social media as a place of bullying, intimidation, misogyny and radicalisation. He commissioned advice from his department on the evidence base used in Australia and asked officials to prepare a paper on the policy's substance and implementation.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged ministers to think more radically about online safety, describing social media as a place of bullying, intimidation, misogyny and radicalisation. He commissioned advice from his department on the evidence base used in Australia and asked officials to prepare a paper on the policy's substance and implementation.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated she is not currently in favor of a ban on smartphones until 16, expressing concerns about how young people would cope if denied access. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy acknowledged the government is keeping a close eye on Australia's approach but raised concerns about enforceability.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated she is not currently in favor of a ban on smartphones until 16, expressing concerns about how young people would cope if denied access. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy acknowledged the government is keeping a close eye on Australia's approach but raised concerns about enforceability.

A government spokesperson said the administration understands parents' concerns about social media's impact on children and has taken bold steps to ensure online content is age-appropriate. The spokesperson emphasized that when it comes to children's safety, nothing is off the table, but any action must be based on robust evidence.

A government spokesperson said the administration understands parents' concerns about social media's impact on children and has taken bold steps to ensure online content is age-appropriate. The spokesperson emphasized that when it comes to children's safety, nothing is off the table, but any action must be based on robust evidence.

An amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill proposing an Australian-style ban will be voted on in the House of Lords next month. The amendment, tabled by former Conservative education minister John Nash, is sponsored by crossbench peer Hilary Cass and Liberal Democrat member Floella Benjamin.

An amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill proposing an Australian-style ban will be voted on in the House of Lords next month. The amendment, tabled by former Conservative education minister John Nash, is sponsored by crossbench peer Hilary Cass and Liberal Democrat member Floella Benjamin.

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