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Carney says a proposal to bar children from social media is being reviewed as part of the online harms bill, but no details or decisions have been announced.

Carney said a ban on children accessing social media is under consideration in the online harms bill.
He did not give an age threshold or a timeline for implementation.
The idea is still under review and has not been adopted as law.
Article published March 6, 2026 and updated March 7, 2026.

Carney: social media ban for children being considered in online harms bill

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