Zoe Grunewald (@zoegrunewald): "Some views on Australia’s social media ban. You can argue about the rights or wrongs of the policy, but ultimately what we’re seeing is significant: a government that is trying to put the wellbeing and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests. British politici…"

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Some views on Australia’s social media ban.

You can argue about the rights or wrongs of the policy, but ultimately what we’re seeing is significant: a government that is trying to put the wellbeing and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests.

British politicians could certainly take notice

Perhaps the lesson for Britain lies not in the ban itself, but the context that made it possible. Australia is increasingly adopting a political culture that expects governments to consider the young; a recognition that tomorrow’s voters are today’s teenagers, and a willingness to risk political capital in their name. Treating young people as stakeholders can yield bold, brave policy. Imagine if Britain dared to do the same.■

Zoe Grunewald and The Lead

Dec 9

1:11 PM

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