Australia's lower House passes social media ban for under-16s
Briefly

"The legislation passed 102 votes in favor to 13 against showing strong bipartisan support. If passed in the Senate, platforms have a year to comply."
"This bill could impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars on platforms failing to prevent underage children from accessing their services."
"Opposition lawmaker Dan Tehan acknowledged the bill might not be perfect, but argued it could significantly improve safety for children online."
"Critics highlighted concerns about rushed legislation, potential privacy risks, and stripping parents of their authority regarding children’s online interactions."
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