Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:02pm on 28 Nov 2024,Thursday International
Australia’s Senate passed a groundbreaking law on Thursday banning social media use for children below 16, with penalties of up to $33M for non-compliant platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. The legislation, passed 34-19 in the Senate and 102-13 in the House of Representatives, has widespread public support, with 77% backing the measure. While exempting YouTube for educational purposes, the ban has drawn criticism from privacy advocates and child rights groups. Critics, including Elon Musk, claim it may restrict internet access broadly. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp supported the campaign titled "Let Them Be Kids."
