#social-media-ban

#social-media-ban

"If a ban is to be considered, then it should only be considered on the basis of empirical data after consultation with experts in the field."

"We want Australian children to have a childhood, and we want parents to know the Government is in their corner," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement earlier this month. "We know some kids will find workarounds, but we’re sending a message to social media companies to clean up their act."

Australia's new legislation will implement a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16, a move that follows global debates on the mental health implications of social media.