Apple's latest child-safety tools partly shaped by Australian social-media ban
By Sean Maguire ( June 10, 2026, 06:45 GMT | Insight) -- Apple will roll out new child-safety controls later this year, partly influenced by Australia’s push to restrict children’s access to social media. Australia’s under‑16 social-media ban has led to millions of child accounts being removed or restricted and has inspired similar policies in other countries, although its impact remains debated. While Apple credits expert guidance rather than the ban directly, regulators say the move aligns with broader efforts, including a proposed “digital duty of care,” which would make tech companies more responsible for protecting children online.Apple is set to launch new online-safety controls for children later in the year partly inspired by Australia’s landmark social-media ban for users under 16....
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