The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.
The new legislation will not include a 'grandfathering' clause, meaning that even current users under 16 will be affected. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance online safety for minors, with the government working closely with social media companies to enforce the age restrictions.
The ban is expected to impact a significant portion of young users, as platforms like TikTok claim to reach 80% of 13- to 24-year-olds in the country.
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Australia to Ban Social Media for Children Under Age 16, PM Says
(Bloomberg) -- Children in Australia under... social media companies on the age limits “through a variety of means.” However, officials did not specify which websites the changes would apply to, whether they had received assurances that a ban could...
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