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Minister ‘open minded’ over social media ban for under-16s

The Times & The Sunday Times
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71% Informative

Peter Kyle said the study would explore the effects of smartphone and social media use on children.

He said he was “looking very closely” at Australia ’s plan and was open-minded’ about a similar proposal in the UK .

Australia is forging ahead with a ban for all under-16s regardless of parental consent.

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77

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78

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75

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semi-formal

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English

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56

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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