Will the Australian Social Media Ban for Under-16s work?
The Australian Federal Parliament passed the world’s first ban on social media for individuals under 16 in November 2024. The ban, set to take effect at the end of 2025, will restrict access for young people to designated social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, and TikTok. However, YouTube is exempt due to its educational use and dedicated kids’ channel.
My Summer reading – Simon Schama, Citizens
My summer reading for 2025 was Simon Schama’s very influential 1989 book Citizens, a Chronicle of the French Revolution. Not surprisingly, I was led to this book by listening to The Rest is History podcast, which brings out the full array of colourful characters associated with this eventful period of history.
