Social media influencers face uncertainty with the looming TikTok ban in Australia

TikTok content creators Mommy Roves and Joyang Glorioso

The popular video-sharing app faces a ban threat in Australia causing concerns among social media influencers who rely on the platform to reach their audience and earn a living.


Key Points
  • More than 20 Australian government agencies have banned the app over what they say are security risks, which copies the example of the United States, where TikTok is not allowed in any government department.
  • Social media content creators in Australia are voicing their concerns regarding a potential ban of TikTok.
  • TikTok said it would introduce automatic daily screen time limits of one hour for accounts belonging to teenagers and young users.

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