Australia Set to Ban Children Under 16 from Social Media: New Law Targets Tech Companies
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new law proposal to ban children under 16 from using social media. Aiming to address the harm social media can pose to young users, Albanese emphasized that “this one is for the mums and dads” and placed responsibility squarely on tech companies to verify users’ ages—not parents.
The move has bipartisan support, and the draft will be reviewed by state and territory leaders before heading to parliament in late November. Albanese’s call marks a significant step toward reshaping tech accountability in protecting young users.
