Australia has become the first country to approve a bill that imposes a ban on social media use for children under 16, with fines up to AU$50 million for non-compliance by platforms. The bill faces mixed opinions and criticism from independent lawmakers and social media companies.
Canberra: Australia has become the world first country for approving social media ban bill for children.The children below age of 16 will be imposed ban of using social media.If enacted, the law would impose fines of up to AU$50 million on platforms that fail to prevent young children from accessing their services.
While the bill has gained support from major political parties, it has also sparked criticism from independent lawmakers. Independent MP Zoe Daniel argued that the legislation might achieve little in addressing social media’s inherent risks. “This is more about giving parents the illusion that the government is tackling the issue than providing real solutions,” Daniel said, adding that no other country had opted for a similar law.
Social media companies have expressed concerns over enforcement mechanisms and had requested a delay until June 2025 to allow for a comprehensive review of age-verification technologies. The government rejected this request but agreed to amendments designed to enhance privacy protections.
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