Australia to Ban Social Media Before Age 16
Australia has become the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts. The new law, set to take effect in December, applies to all major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and others.
The federal government says the measure is aimed at safeguarding children and adolescents from the psychological and social harms linked to social media use. Under the plan, minors will still be able to view content—such as videos on YouTube—without logging in, but they will not be allowed to upload content or maintain personal accounts. Platforms will be required to verify users’ ages using government-approved systems, potentially involving digital ID checks.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the decision as difficult but necessary. “Social networks are harming our children, and I want Australian parents to know: we stand with you. This is not the only step we’ll take, but it’s an important one.”
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P. McDonald
Australia thinks that it is O.K. to harm Israel. But not their children and dogs. Didn’t the guy with mustache love dogs