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Australia Takes Bold Step to Ban Under-16s From Social Media

Rary Maharani
Last updated: November 14, 2024 1:20 am
Rary Maharani
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  • Australia becomes first nation to implement nationwide social media age restriction
  • Social platforms given one-year timeline to develop age verification systems
  • Government prioritizes youth mental health through unified national approach

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Unprecedented National ActionTech Companies Face New RequirementsMental Health Drives Policy

Unprecedented National Action

Australia unveils groundbreaking legislation requiring social media platforms to block users under 16 years old. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured unanimous support from all eight states and territories for this world-first national approach targeting platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

Tech Companies Face New Requirements

The proposed law, scheduled for Parliament introduction within two weeks, gives platforms one year to implement age verification systems.

Major social networks must develop technical solutions to enforce the age restriction, though specific mechanisms remain undefined by the government.

Mental Health Drives Policy

Australian leadership cites youth mental health protection behind the stringent measure. After months of debate over age thresholds ranging from 14 to 16, states unified behind the higher age limit, prioritizing national consistency over individual preferences like Tasmania’s initial support for age 14.

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