Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a world-first social media ban affecting ten platforms, aimed at under-16s, with at least ten countries, including Malaysia and the European Parliament, expressing support for similar measures. The ban, which has drawn international attention, is facing domestic scrutiny due to a travel expense scandal involving Communications Minister Anika Wells. While the ban is under legal challenge from two NSW teens, the government is collecting data from platforms to assess its effectiveness. Albanese struggled to shift focus back to the policy amid mounting questions about travel costs at a recent press conference.
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