In less than a week, Australia will restrict access to all social media platforms for any child under the age of 16.
The world-first policy – which comes into effect on December 10 – carries a fine of up to £25 million if the platforms do not take "reasonable steps" to stop children accessing their sites.
Sky’s Nicole Johnston has been speaking to one mother whose child took their own life after experiencing cyber bullying.
Warning: This report contains content some may find distressing.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/i-dont-know-how-im-going-to-cope-teens-will-be-banned-from-social-media-in-australia-next-week-13479370
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