# What the world can learn from Aussie kids and the social media ban

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Published: 2026-02-14T06:01:00+00:00
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The Australian social media ban seemed like an outlier when it was first introduced in December. Now, countries around the world are considering tough regulations to manage the online lives of children. On this episode, hear from teenagers no longer scrolling Instagram, and their parents, about how the first months of the ban are going. Are children now riding their bikes and playing footy, as the Prime Minister has claimed? Listen to Kim Vinnell and reporters Byron Kaye and Cordelia Hsu as they try to find out. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

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