'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban

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(L-R) Robb Evans, father of Liv Evans (15 years old), Kelly O’Brien, parent of Charlotte O’Brien (12 years old) and Rob Galluzzo, founder of film production company FINCH, co-founder of the 36 Months campaign at Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

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Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban.

Warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.


At 14 years old, Liv Evans got her first social media account.
She didn't make it to her 16th birthday.

These laws would have protected her.
Says Robb Evans, Liv's father.

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