Australia to ban social media for children under 16

Posted under: Online Security
Date: 2024-11-07
Australia to ban social media for children under 16

The Australian government has revealed intentions to adopt legislation prohibiting minors under 16 from using social media, a first for the world. On Friday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government would draft legislation this month prohibiting children under sixteen. A new age-verification system designed to keep kids off social media is being tested in Australia.

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