Australia proposes ban on social media for those under 16

Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to ban people under 16 from using social media.Fiona Goodall/Getty ImagesAustralia plans to ban social media for users under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.The ban comes amid a global effort to curb kids' use of social media.Some say Australia's ban is too broad, potentially limiting access to mental health services.With young people using social media more than ever, and thos…

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The Australian government has decided to pass new laws banning children under the age of 16 years from accessing social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, the new laws will be presented to state and territory leaders this week, before being placed in Parliament towards the end of this month.  Albanese said, "social media is doing real harm to kids and I'm calling time on it".   The government will crack down on tech companies that fail…

Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16s Social-Media Ban

The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.

Australian govt proposes legislation to ban social media use for children

Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the legislation is aimed at protecting children from the harmful effects of social media. The post Australian govt proposes legislation to ban social media use for children appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.