Australia Advances Legislation to Restrict Social Media Access for Children

Australia is considering new legislation that aims to protect children from the potential harms of social media by potentially banning their access. This move comes as part of broader efforts to enhance online safety and address growing concerns over the impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being. The proposed measures include stricter age verification processes and greater responsibility on social media companies to ensure their platforms are safe for younger users.

• Australia is moving towards potentially banning children from accessing social media as part of efforts to increase online safety.
• The proposed legislation focuses on stricter age verification processes for social media platforms.
• Social media companies may be held more accountable for ensuring their platforms are safe for younger audiences.
• The initiative is driven by concerns over the impact of social media on the mental health and well-being of young people.

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