1.6 GCSE: Australia's Proposed Social Media Ban for Kids

Before you can complete this quiz you need to read the article at:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl4dyjg57do

Have you done this?

• Yes

• No

What is the main topic of the article?

• The benefits of social media for children

• How to use social media safely

• The history of social media

• Australia's plan to ban kids from social media

Who is the Prime Minister of Australia mentioned in the article?

• Scott Morrison

• Anthony Albanese

• Julia Gillard

• Malcolm Turnbull

What age group is targeted by the proposed social media ban?

• Under 18

• Under 12

• Under 14

• Under 16

Which platforms are mentioned as being covered by the ban?

• YouTube and WhatsApp

• X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram

• LinkedIn and Pinterest

• Reddit and Tumblr

What is the role of the eSafety Commissioner in the proposed ban?

• To ban all internet access

• To promote social media use

• To create social media content

• To enforce and implement the rules

What is the maximum penalty for tech companies not complying with the ban?

• A$10m

• A$100m

• A$20m

• A$50m

Which services are NOT restricted by the proposed ban?

• Video streaming services

• All social media platforms

• E-commerce websites

• Messaging services and gaming sites

What analogy does Julie Inman Grant use to describe teaching kids about online safety?

• Teaching kids to read

• Teaching kids to cook

• Teaching kids to swim

• Teaching kids to drive

What concern does the Digital Industry Group Inc express about the ban?

• It will decrease internet safety

• It will increase social media use

• It will make social media more popular

• It will push kids to unregulated parts of the internet