Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans for world-leading legislation banning social media access for children under 16, highlighting concerns over the platform's negative impact on youth.
Michelle Rowland, Minister of Communications, stated that the legislation would affect major platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, expanding the scope to include likely changes for YouTube.
Albanese emphasized that the responsibility lies with social media companies to prove they are taking reasonable measures to restrict access, absolving parents and children from this duty.
While other countries have proposed similar measures, Australia's initiative stands out as one of the most stringent, with bipartisan support in parliament signaling significant political backing.
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