Managing App Access on Frontline Devices in an Always-On World

Australia’s recent decision to restrict social media access for children under 16 marks one of the most significant digital policy interventions the country has seen in years. The new policy reflects rising concern among policymakers around youth access to social media and whether existing safeguards are sufficient in an always-on digital environment.

While focused on children and teenagers, the social media ban has prompted a broader conversation about digital responsibility, boundaries, and online access – particularly in the workplace.

For organisations with frontline and mobile workforces, the policy should serve as a reminder to review how access to apps is governed on workplace devices, and whether current approaches remain fit for purpose.

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