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Australian Teens Impacted By The Social Media Ban Are Getting Less News
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. In the months leading up to the implementation of Australia’s social media ban in December 2025, there was much discussion about the possible negative consequences. Among these were concerns that teenagers would consume less news. As most young adults use social media for news […]
The new social media ban in Australia has led to a concerning trend where teens are turning to alternative platforms for their news, which might not be as reliable or comprehensive. How are news outlets adapting to fill this gap, and should parents be more involved in monitoring their children's media consumption?