A Bold Stand on Social Media Risks for Youth The Australian government has proposed one of the strictest social media regulations in the world, with plans to ban children under 16 from accessing popular platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. This announcement, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aims to protect children’s mental and physical well-being by curtailing early exposure to the potential harms of social media. With legislation expected in the coming year, the policy highlights the increasing concern globally around social media’s influence on young people…
Australia’s Ground-breaking Move: Proposed Ban on social media for Children Under 16
