Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10am on 28 Nov 2024,Thursday International
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill banning social media use for children under 16. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook face fines up to AU$50M ($32M) if they fail to comply. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass. Lawmakers argue the ban will protect children from social media harm, but critics, including Amnesty International and Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, warn it could strip vulnerable children of vital support. Tech companies have criticized the bill as inconsistent and premature, urging delays until age-verification studies conclude in 2025.
