Australia world's first country to ban social media for children under 16

Australia world's first country to ban social media for children under 16

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Category : International Published on: December 02 2024

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  • Australia passed legislation banning social media platforms for children under the age of 16, in a move aimed at reducing mental health risks.
  • That is, children below this age will not be able to use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Snapchat.
  • This includes addiction, cyberbullying, and harmful content.
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