Australia will become the first nation to ban social media for children under 16, with the Senate passing 31 bills overnight, including restrictions on social media use for teens. Popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat will be off-limits for underage children.
Senate passes laws to ban social media for children under 16 with bipartisan support as government to put 'kids ahead of profits'
The world-first legislation will mean kids under the age of 16 are set to be blocked from accessing popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat.Australian kids under the age of 16 will be banned from social media. Picture: istock “Social media is doing social harm to our children, and I want Australian parents to know that we have their backs,” he said to News Corp on Friday.Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said families have been left shocked at what kids have access to on social media, adding the legislation will help kids stay safe.
"However, we are concerned about the process which rushed the legislation through while failing to properly consider the evidence, what industry already does to ensure age-appropriate experiences, and the voices of young people," a spokesperson said.
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