Despite concerns about the impact of tech platforms on young people, some experts are sceptical that a ban could be implemented safely and effectively
The NSW, Queensland, Victorian and South Australian premiers are united in a push to lift age minimums on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Calls are growing for a national approach.The NSW, Queensland, Victorian and South Australian premiers are united in a push to lift age minimums on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Calls are growing for a national approach.
He announced the state would hold a social media summit later this year to discuss how to protect children and teens from online harm. The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, says the Coalition strongly supports age verification for social media. The opposition communications spokesperson, David Coleman, says that while it is “good” to see the premiers calling for action, age verification change is a federal issue.
“We need a third-party solution mainly because it’s a really bad idea to give identity documents to any of the platforms,” she says.She says there are also privacy concerns if people are no longer able to use social media anonymously.
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