Anika Wells named on Time100 list as one of ‘world’s most influential rising stars’ after social media ban

Australian federal communications minister Anika Wells was named one of Time magazine's most influential rising stars for her role in implementing Australia's under-16 social media ban and efforts to regulate big tech. Her work has inspired similar policies globally, though the ban's enforcement and effectiveness face scrutiny. Wells is also advancing a digital duty of care framework to give users more control over harmful online content.