Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?
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Government wants to back parents against tech companies though some feel the process has been rushed Keir Starmer is expected to announce sweeping “Australia-plus” restrictions on under-16s accessing harmful social media apps, a move the government has framed as taking the side of parents against the big technology companies. A consultation on online safety closed on 26 May, giving ministers just weeks to come up with policies after receiving more than 116,000 responses. Industry sources and chi
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The move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online. Photograph: Daniel de la Hoz/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online. Photograph: Daniel de la Hoz/Getty ImagesSocial media banExplainerWhy is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?Government wants to back parents against tech companies though some feel the process has been rushedDan Milmo and Aisha DownSun 14 Jun 2026 11.39 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 12.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer is expected to announce sweeping “Australia-plus” restrictions on under-16s accessing harmful social media apps, a…
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