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Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s decision: Plans to set the social media age limit at 16 to protect young people’s mental health. Learn more about the new legislation.
New Social Media Age Restriction Announced
Anthony Albanese, Australia’s Prime Minister, revealed plans on November 7, 2024, to impose an age limit of 16 for social media use. The move aims to safeguard the mental well-being of children and hold technology giants accountable. The proposed legislation will require social media platforms to ensure compliance or face heavy fines. Importantly, there will be no penalties for parents or young users.
Protecting Children’s Mental Health: Anthony Albanese’s decision
This decision follows previous government efforts to curb the influence of tech companies, including a 2021 law that made Facebook and Google pay for news content. Anthony Albanese’s decision witb new regulations mark a significant step in tackling misinformation and its impact on youth.
