This section features commentary, opinion pieces, and insights from our contributors. Here, we discuss the trends, ideas, and issues shaping Australia’s youth today.
As the government moves to restrict account access on YouTube alongside TikTok and Instagram, we examine whether this decision balances child safety with young creators’ rights — and what it means for the future of online freedom.
Australia’s new social media age ban aims to protect teens under 16 from harmful online content, but does it risk privacy overreach and digital isolation? Explore the promise and pitfalls of this landmark law set to take effect in December 2025.