Australia’s Tough Social Media Ban for Children
Starting next week, Australia will enforce stringent social media regulations that restrict access for children under 16 on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. Meta has begun age verification processes, locking out underage users, while other platforms offer options to delete or freeze accounts. Advocates, including parents of victims of cyberbullying, support the ban for its potential mental health benefits, though critics argue it undermines parental authority and may prove ineffective. The government warns that the list of banned apps could expand as part of its efforts to combat online addiction and bullying.
