YouTube included in social media ban for under 16s

The Federal Government has confirmed that YouTube will be included in its social media ban for children under 16.

The video streaming platform was originally going to be exempt from the ban, but – following mounting pressure from Australia’s eSafety commissioner – the Government has changed its mind.

The move has drawn criticism from the Opposition, while YouTube's parent company, Google, is reportedly considering legal action against the Australian Government over the inclusion.

In today's pod we'll take you through the latest on the social media ban, and discuss whether Google's threat of legal action could succeed.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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