Australia’s upcoming social media ban doesn’t just have Facebook or Snapchat in its sights, but YouTube with it. Leigh Stark joins 3AW to talk if it makes sense.
The Australian government has been busy, and is looking to expand its under 16s social media ban to cover the biggest video sharing site in the world.
YouTube is now at risk of being banned automatically for under 16s, though parents will be able to ignore the government rules if they so choose.
Is the government’s ban on YouTube a good course of action, or could there be other approaches worth considering?
Pickr’s Leigh Stark joins 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott on Wednesday, June 25 2025 to talk just that. Hear the segment below.
