Australia's social media ban on people under 16 officially came into effect on December 10, local time. Australia became the first country in the world to implement such a ban. Australian Prime Minister Albanis delivered a video speech on December 9, calling on young people across the country to put down their phones, cultivate new interests, and embrace a more “healthy” lifestyle.

Australia's social media ban on people under 16 officially came into effect on December 10, local time. Australia became the first country in the world to implement such a ban. Australian Prime Minister Albanis delivered a video speech on December 9, calling on young people across the country to put down their phones, cultivate new interests, and embrace a more “healthy” lifestyle.