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    Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16

    The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year.

    • Ban on under 16s accessing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X
    • Govt cites risks to mental and physical health
    • Ban could start as soon as next year

    Reuters -> Read more about this ground breaking decision by a government.

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