"On the lawns of the prime minister's Kirribilli residence in Sydney, overlooking the harbour, Anthony Albanese said he had never been prouder. This is a day in which my pride to be prime minister of Australia has never been greater. This is world-leading. This is Australia showing enough is enough, he said as the country's under-16s social media ban came into effect on Wednesday."
"Albanese pointed to gathered media including those from the BBC, CNN and from Japan. He said the world was watching. But Australia is leading. The news has indeed turned heads globally. Some countries have already announced an intention to follow suit, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Denmark and Norway. Others have been watching with keen interest to answer the question, as Albanese put it: If Australia can do it, why can't we?"
At the prime minister's Kirribilli residence in Sydney, the under-16s social media ban came into effect amid declarations of national pride and claims of world-leading policy. The launch attracted international media, and several countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Denmark and Norway announced intentions to consider similar measures. The policy cuts social media access for more than two million under-16s and has remained popular with voters and major parties. A News Corp campaign titled Let Them Be Kids boosted momentum; A$100,000 spent to send the responsible minister to the United Nations sparked domestic questions. News Corp received a speaking slot and its slogan was displayed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The effectiveness of the ban remains to be tested.
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