Australian Govt to Ban Social Media Access for the Under 16

CANBERRA: The Australian government is considering a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 years from accessing social media. 

According to a CNN report, the ban is expected to include TikTok, X, Instagram and Snapchat, however, the complete list has not been released. 

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The proposal has been presented after several high-profile cases of children taking their own lives over online bullying and/or complaints from parents about children feeling pressure, came to light. According to CNN, parents and campaigners in favor of the prohibition have lauded the bill as a “long-overdue measure”. 

On the other hand, critics have argued the ban will only restrict children’s’ access to support groups and create greater risks.