Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University: Age-led Social Media Bans are Not Enough to Prevent Harm
December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 15 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release:
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Age-led social media bans are not enough to prevent harm
Is the federal government's social media ban for under 16's enough to reduce digital harm? An RMIT expert argues that age limits alone miss the real risk - platforms designed to keep young people engaged - and that Australia should prioritise evidence-based, design . . .
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Age-led social media bans are not enough to prevent harm
Is the federal government's social media ban for under 16's enough to reduce digital harm? An RMIT expert argues that age limits alone miss the real risk - platforms designed to keep young people engaged - and that Australia should prioritise evidence-based, design . . .