UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ before expected British social media crackdown

The UK’s online safety minister, Kanishka Narayan, has visited Australia to learn from the country's social media regulations, particularly the ban on under-16s accessing these platforms, amid concerns that many teenagers are circumventing the law.

This visit highlights the UK government's intention to implement similar measures, reflecting a growing recognition of the need to address the challenges posed by social media on youth engagement and safety.

The situation in Australia raises critical questions about the effectiveness of such bans, as studies indicate that many teenagers are still accessing social media, suggesting that regulatory measures may need to be complemented by educational reforms to better engage youth.