Katy Watson
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands correspondent for the BBC, reporting on Australian politics and social issues including the country's social media legislation.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 29min
Should the Government ban social media for young people?
Pete Etchells, psychology professor who weighs population evidence and policy trade-offs. Sonia Livingstone, media scholar who maps harms, benefits and rights. Amy Orben, research professor who explains limits of causal evidence. Katy Watson, BBC correspondent who reports on Australia’s age-verification ban and early outcomes. They discuss Australia’s ban, verification and enforcement, research gaps, personalised algorithms, and policy alternatives.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 27min
Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
Katy Watson, the BBC's Australia correspondent, dives into Australia's controversial new law banning social media for under-16s. She discusses the motivations behind this legislation, from mental health concerns to political pressures. Katy shares personal stories that fueled support for the ban and highlights mixed reactions from parents and teens. With legal challenges on the horizon and tech companies reacting, she evaluates whether this bold move will actually protect youth. Australia’s example might just influence other nations watching closely.
Nov 29, 2025 • 26min
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Kids social media ban in Australia, Cassa Pancho, Rage rooms, Camille O’Sullivan
Katy Watson, BBC Sydney correspondent, delves into Australia’s under-16 social media ban, discussing teen perspectives and the government's rationale. Cassa Pancho, founder of Ballet Black, shares her journey in diversifying ballet and adapts 'My Sister, The Serial Killer' for the stage. Psychotherapist Jennifer Cox explores the rising popularity of rage rooms among women, revealing insights into anger's societal conditioning and sharing therapeutic techniques for safe expression.
