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Australia’s social media age ban may impact Melbourne youth radio

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Australia is set to introduce the world’s highest minimum-age limit for social media, banning children under 16 from many platforms starting next year, in response to growing concerns about cyberbullying, scams, and inappropriate content. SYN a Melbourne-based community radio station empowering young people through media, their volunteers start as young as 13. I spoke with …

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Under-16 year olds to be banned from social media under new federal legislation

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The Federal government plans to ban social media to under 16-year-olds. Legislation, set to be introduced to federal parliament next week, could see Australia become the first country to introduce a national ban of its kind. The proposal has been met with debate across multiple sectors, sparking questions around appropriate online usage. While some say …

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Tik Tok Project offers support to First Nations youth

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A year from Australia’s Voice referendum, one Aboriginal elder says the impacts are still felt deeply within First Nation’s communities, particularly amongst youth. The Aunty TJ TikTok project was developed through the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention as a response to the referendum outcome. The platform is aimed …

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Federal report reveals social media impact and Meta’s withdrawal

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The Federal government has tabled a second interim report around its social media inquiry. The report shows the influence and impacts of social media on the Australian community and the decision of social media corporation Meta of abandoning its deal with the government. The report also did recommendations so public journalism becomes more sustainable. Produced …

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South Australia’s social media ban: protective or pointless?

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The South Australia government continues to push forward with a proposed ban on social media for people under 14, prompted by rising concern around the potential impact social media presents for their mental wellbeing. Earlier last month, the state’s Premier, Peter Malinauskas released a report by the former Chief Justice of the High Court the …

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The Anti-Social Network

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According to Mark Twain “a lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes,” and recent riots in the United Kingdom have provided another example of the impact of the distribution of false information can have upon communities. This has seen riots in several cities involving violent clashes …

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Mental health organisations call for social media reform

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Mental health organisations ReachOut, Beyond Blue, and Black Dog Institute are advocating for significant changes to social media platforms to enhance safety for young users. In their submission to the Joint Select Committee on social media and Australian Society, they propose evidence-based measures such as verifying mental health information and limiting infinite scroll features. The …

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Porn & Social media fuelling anxiety over genital appearance in young women, research finds

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New research finds social media and pornography are fuelling significant shame and anxiety around genital appearance amongst young women in Australia.  The survey conducted by Women’s health Victoria and Yougov found almost one quarter of women aged 18-24 feel anxious, embarrassed or unhappy about the appearance of their labia. Published today to mark the 10th …

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