Australia’s social media ban for children has made headlines around the world, as articles questioned how it could work and whether similar laws would be introduced elsewhere.
The legislation passed through the Senate on Thursday, and while it still faces one final vote in the lower house to approve amendments, that will be a formality. The world-first laws have sparked a flurry of attention abroad, with media outlets in multiple countries keeping an eye on the debate.
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Source: ABC News
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