Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media
Summary
Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children under 16 from social media as the current ban has failed to keep young users off platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Key Points
- The Australian government plans to strengthen the ban on children under 16 having social media accounts.
- Current laws since December 2023 have failed, with 70% of underage users still having accounts.
- The government is considering giving the eSafety Commissioner more enforcement powers.
- Digital duty of care legislation will hold platforms accountable for harms caused by content and algorithms.
