Australia's social media ban: Mixed reactions in Nepali community

Last November, Australia's federal parliament passed a law banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country worldwide to introduce such a measure. The law, which is said to be implemented by the end of this year, has sparked controversies throughout the country. Students and parents from NAV Bal Chautari South East Melbourne (a Nepali language school), and psychiatrist Dr Anupam Pokharel spoke to SBS Nepali about the possible impacts of this legislation.

Nepali-speaking children attending NAV Bal Chautari South East Melbourne language school. Credit: SBS Nepali/Sapana Phuyal (front), AAP Photos/PA/Alamy (back)

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