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Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-16s

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-07T09:12:13.831651+05:30

- Australia's government proposes a ban on social media for children under 16. - The ban, citing risks to mental and physical health, could be implemented as early as next year. - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states that social media harms children and it's time to act. - The legislation, which will be introduced this year, has support from the opposition Liberal Party. - Communications Minister Michelle Rowland mentions that platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X will be impacted. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/australia-proposes-ban-social-media-those-under-16-2024-11-06/)

Australia's government proposes a ban on social media for children under 16.
The ban, citing risks to mental and physical health, could be implemented as early as next year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states that social media harms children and it's time to act.
The legislation, which will be introduced this year, has support from the opposition Liberal Party.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland mentions that platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X will be impacted.

Source: Reuters