Australia’s so-called iconic buildings, bridges and monuments come alive with light displays for special occasions, events and campaigns. Not tonight. For the first time, they have been commandeered to celebrate a piece of legislation.

At sundown, landmarks across Australia – including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Central Station Clock Tower and the Fish Market – will light up green and gold to spruik the world’s first social media ban for teenagers.

Google has agreed to comply with the social media ban for under-16sCredit: AP

While the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was a profound reform that would become a source of national pride in years to come, NSW Premier Chris Minns admitted the display was all about putting the ban onto the world stage.

“Marking the start of these laws by turning these icons of Sydney Harbour green and........

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