Children Under 16 Face Ban From Social Media Under New Australian Bill

Children under 16 may soon be barred from social media as the Labor government backs a stricter age limit for digital platforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Nov. 7 that if passed, the new laws will take effect a year later, with a planned review to assess its impact. A special national cabinet meeting scheduled for Nov. 8 will seek support for the policy from state and territory leaders. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said there was a sound reason for the one-year lead-in time. “It’s to enable the government to give this legislative intent life, but also to ensure that its implementation is capable of being done in a very practical way,” she said....