# Anika Wells named among Time’s most influential rising stars after social media ban

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-01 07:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/01/anika-wells-time100-time-magazine-influential-rising-stars

> Australian communications minister Anika Wells has been named on Time’s list of the world’s most influential rising stars for leading the under-16 social media ban and challenging big tech. The policy has drawn international attention, though its effectiveness and enforcement remain contested. Wells is also advancing a digital duty of care framework, facing opposition from tech companies and political rivals.