Top UK minister responds to Australia social media ban - 'we're keeping a very close eye'

The ban, which came into effect overnight on Wednesday, means that children under the age of 16 in Australia are no longer allowed to have social media accounts

The UK is "keeping a very close eye" on the roll-out of the social media ban for under-16s in Australia , Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said.

The Cabinet minister said she did not think the ban would be a good idea - but left the door open to considering it in the UK if it proves to be a success in Australia.

The ban, which came into effect overnight, means that children under the age of 16 in Australia are no longer allowed to have social media accounts. Some campaigners said such a ban could lead to bad actors targeting children in other online spaces, such as gaming or messaging platforms.

Asked on Sky News whether th