According to Keir Starmer, a teenager doesn’t have the judgement to scroll through Instagram without state supervision, but does have the judgement to pick the next government. We are governed by idiots, says Clive Pinder.

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The evidence from Australia is clear, says Dr Reuben Kirkham, Director of the Free Speech Union of Australia: Sir Keir Starmer's social media 'ban' is doomed to fail. And it targets the wrong things anyway.

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The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Australia is implementing a digital ID system for all, including minors, to access social media, supposedly to protect children online. The initiative, starting December 10, 2025, raises concerns about privacy and surveillance. It can only lead to excessive government control and censorship of individuals. I urge resistance. Do not comply!

Australia is facing increasing governmental control resembling a surveillance state, driven by initiatives like the mandatory Digital ID and age verification for social media. Critics argue it undermines freedoms in pursuit of safety, likening it to an Orwellian dystopia.

In 2024, Australia enacted a groundbreaking law prohibiting social media use for individuals under 16. This law, driven by mental health concerns, mandates age verification and could lead to significant fines for non-compliance. Critics warn of potential privacy violations and mass surveillance through proposed Digital ID systems.

Australia's upcoming Social Media Age Verification law will require a Digital ID for social media use, which I will refuse. Instead, I encourage subscriptions to the Bible Science Forum, with options for free, or premium membership for exclusive content.

The Australian government's Social Media Age Verification Bill has been passed without debate, aiming to impose biometric digital ID on citizens aged 16 and over. Critics warn it represents a shift towards authoritarianism and encourage voters to oppose Labor and Liberal parties.