‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
Experts say young people are under pressure to look flawless in social media posts.
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Experts say young people are under pressure to look flawless in social media posts.
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Still Watching. The New Zealand Herald frames it as "‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt". The Sydney Morning Herald frames it as "Social media ban fines boosted to $99 million".
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Experts say young people are under pressure to look flawless in social media posts.
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
The federal government is strengthening social media ban penalties to protect young people.