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The social media ban will leave young Australians in the dark on news and politics. It’s not fair | Leo Puglisi

The Guardian - Media · Leo Puglisi · last updated

So many teenagers learn about the big stories through TikTok and Instagram. They won’t suddenly turn to newspapers and TV bulletins

The social media ban for under-16s is going to stop teenagers from watching a lot of things: clips from their favourite shows, sports highlights, gaming reviews and just about anything else you can imagine.

What hasn’t been discussed much is the impact it will have on young people’s ability to access news and information.

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