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Australia sets minimum age for social media. But why?

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Australia is setting a minimum age requirement for social media access to protect its youth online. Supported by a $6.5 million age assurance trial, the new legislation aims to address online harms and enhance parental control. Internet companies must develop a mandatory code to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content.
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