UK weighs tougher social media ban than Australia’s model

If the UK moves ahead, it would add another major regulatory regime for social platforms to navigate, with Starmer explicitly framing the proposal as a “game changer.” The immediate comparison is Australia, which already has social media restrictions in place, making the UK part of a small but growing policy cluster. For streaming and social-video operators, the key issue is how strict the UK text becomes relative to Australia’s rules. Watch for the specific legislation Starmer introduces and whether it mirrors or exceeds Australia’s current framework.