
Woman's Hour Weekend Woman’s Hour: Kids social media ban in Australia, Cassa Pancho, Rage rooms, Camille O’Sullivan
Nov 29, 2025
Katy Watson, BBC Sydney correspondent, delves into Australia’s under-16 social media ban, discussing teen perspectives and the government's rationale. Cassa Pancho, founder of Ballet Black, shares her journey in diversifying ballet and adapts 'My Sister, The Serial Killer' for the stage. Psychotherapist Jennifer Cox explores the rising popularity of rage rooms among women, revealing insights into anger's societal conditioning and sharing therapeutic techniques for safe expression.
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Targeted Ban Leaves Loopholes
- Australia's law targets social platforms with user-to-user posting rather than educational or gaming services.
- That creates gaps where children may simply migrate to unregulated apps or gaming platforms.
Blanket Rules Risk Excluding Vulnerable Teens
- A blanket ban may disproportionately harm neurodiverse teens and those in remote areas who rely on online communities.
- Policy must balance protection with access for vulnerable minority groups.
Teen Voices On Age Restrictions
- Chloe, 17, says faking an age on platforms like Instagram is easy and current limits are ineffective.
- Alex, 18, notes social media helped during isolation and for rural connectivity and news access.



