Australia’s “Social Media Ban” Is Digital ID via the Backdoor

“Think about it – how do you enforce banning anyone under 16 from social media? Well, you need everyone to prove their age before starting an account. How do they prove their age? Why, with a new Australian government backed digital identity of course.” (via the Solari Report Telegram)

Read the full story: https://off-guardian.org/2024/11/26/australias-social-media-ban-is-digital-id-via-the-backdoor/

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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times.

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