Australia Plans to Block Under-16s from Major Social Media Platforms

Both Labor and the Liberal-National Party Coalition have announced plans to ban children under 16 from social media if they win the next Federal election. Opposition leader Peter Dutton unveiled a plan to block teenage children from accessing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Penalties will apply to companies that “do not comply,” with further details will be provided in due course. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is already progressing in a similar direction, with $6.5 million allocated for a trial of online age verification. Mr. Dutton reassured parents having tough conversations with their children, that the law would it easier....