Australia has enacted a landmark social media ban for children under 16, a move largely influenced by parents who lost their children to online harm. The legislation aims to protect young teens from negative online experiences, though some concede it "won't be perfect."

• Mia Bannister, mother of 14-year-old Ollie who died by suicide after online bullying and content fueling an eating disorder, described the ban as "bittersweet."
• Tech companies face fines of US$33 million for failing to remove underage users.
• Some teens, like content creator Zoey with over 58,000 followers, have vowed to circumvent the ban, while parents like Wayne Holdsworth, who lost his 17-year-old son Mac to a sextortion scam, advocate for further education on online dangers.