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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 21 MIN

The social media ban: how we got here and what to expect (#36)

from Read Them Sideways · host DMRC

The Australian Government's social media ban comes into effect on the 10th of December, 2025. Digital Media Research Centre director, Daniel Angus, provides an overview and his perspective on the ban and the implications for children and platforms, along with future possibilities. Read Them Sideways is a podcast from the Digital Media Research Centre, bringing our researchers and collaborators to the spotlight to discuss issues that relate to communications, digital media, internet studies, and much more.

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