The Australian government has announced that no one under the age of 16 will be allowed to use social media from now on. It’s the first such decision by a western government and may even start a trend. But could it work or would it be flouted?  Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has more.

The Australian government has announced that no one under the age of 16 will be allowed to use social media from now on. It’s the first such decision by a western government and may even start a trend. But could it work or would it be flouted? Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has more.

The Australian government has announced that no one under the age of 16 will be allowed to use social media from now on. It’s the first such decision by a western government and may even start a trend. But could it work or would it be flouted?&nbsp;&nbsp;Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has more.

Under 16's will not be allowed to use social media in Australia

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Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews.

Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam&nbsp;on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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