Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishibaat the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, on June 17, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
A week after Australia’s eSafety commissioner called for YouTube to be added to the federal government’s under-16 social media ban, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was lukewarm to the idea.
When asked directly, he did not make any commitments, instead cited the ongoing 12-month trial period.
