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From NHK News Easy: https://share.google/OzwcSXIqDYwft5HT5 Australia has introduced a new law that began on December 10: ➡️ Children under 16 are not allowed to use social media (SNS). This includes major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X — a total of 10 services. The government says the goal is to protect children from harmful content, such as inappropriate images, videos, and dangerous online behaviour. SNS companies are responsible for blocking access for under-16 users. If a company fails to follow the law, it could face a fine of up to: 💰 49.5 million AUD (about 5 billion yen) Parents and children will not be fined — the responsibility is on the companies. --- 🈶 Useful Vocabulary Japanese Romaji English 法律（ほうりつ） hōritsu law 利用（りよう） riyō use 危険（きけん） kiken danger 守る（まもる） mamoru to protect 違反（いはん） ihan violation 罰金（ばっきん） bakkin fine / penalty SNS（エスエヌエス） SNS social media --- 🧠 Key Phrase (Beginner Friendly) 〜てはいけません = “must not / not allowed to” Examples: 子どもはSNSを使ってはいけません。 → Children must not use SNS. ここで写真をとってはいけません。 → You must not take photos here. --- 🗣️ Simple Japanese Reading (N5–N4) オーストラリアでは、16さいいないの子どもは SNSを使ってはいけません。 かいしゃは、子どもがSNSをりようできないようにします。 これは、子どもを危険（きけん）から守るための法律です。 --- 🫵 Your Turn — Easy Question Do you think this law is a good idea? Why or why not? (English or Japanese — both OK!) You can answer in simple Japanese: いいと思います。こどもをまもることが大切です。 むずかしいと思います。SNSはべんりです。 日本でもひつようだと思いますか？ Write your thoughts below — I’ll reply to each comment! 📱🇦🇺✨

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