'A great step': Australia's House of Representatives passes bill to ban children under 16 from social media
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Australia's House of Representatives passed a bill banning children under 16 from social media. Platforms like TikTok and Facebook could face hefty fines for non-compliance. While facing criticism regarding privacy and parental control, the bill aims to protect children online and is expected to pass the Senate. Supporters believe it's a crucial step in ensuring children's online safety.
Australians give their thoughts on new legislation to ban under 16s from social media after the bill passed through parliament with bipartisan support.
However, there remains uncertainty over how..
In a world-first move, Australia has passed a law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The law, which was approved by parliament..
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a landmark law that bans under-16s from social media will result in "less harm" for children. The crackdown on sites like Facebook, Instagram and X,..