Tama Leaver
Tama Leaver is a professor of Internet studies at Curtin University, who commented on Australia's pioneering social media ban for children under 16, indicating that this legislation could set a precedent for other countries grappling with the influence of Big Tech on youth.
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Curtin University professor of internet studies Tama Leaver said schools that use social media presence to build community find themselves in a tricky contradiction.
Schools warned not to post student photos online
Australia· 2026-07-27
Tama Leaver assessed that the ban in Australia is technically unsuccessful but has shown that such a ban is feasible.
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Slovenia· 2026-07-22
Tama Leaver is a professor of internet studies at Curtin University.
Australia social media ban: Why isn't gaming included?
United Kingdom· 2025-12-12
Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University, expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the social media ban.
Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?
United States· 2025-12-10
Tama Leaver, a professor of Internet studies at Curtin University, commented on the implications of the ban.
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Taiwan· 2025-12-09
