The online world is a place where children and young people access information, build social and technical skills, connect with family and friends, learn about the world around them and relax and play. These opportunities are important for children, advancing children's rights and strengthening development and the transition to adulthood.
Though exactly which platforms will be covered by the bill is unclear at this stage, the amended bill doesn't specify this, aside from the government noting that messaging apps and gaming platforms won't be part of the legislation, and verbally noting that YouTube will be exempt.
Back in 2020, for example, The New York Times reported that a third of TikTok's then 49 million U.S. users were under the age of 14, based on TikTok's own reporting.
With an election on the horizon, and the majority of Australians in support of more action on this front, it seems that the government believes that this could be a vote winner.
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