Australian Senate begins debate on world-first social media ban for children under 16

The Australian Senate is considering a groundbreaking bill that will ban children under 16 from social media, holding platforms accountable for enforcement.

Advocates express concern about the legislation's potential unintended consequences, warning it may be rushed and poorly implemented after hurried debate.

Sen. Jacqui Lambie criticized the Senate's lack of time for debate, calling the proposed law 'undercooked' and indicating a need for further consideration.

Platforms have raised issues about the feasibility of the legislation, requesting the government provide further analysis on age verification technologies before implementation.

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