Social Media Ban for Kids Starts Amid Albanese’s Entitlements Criticism

The Albanese Government’s ban on social media accounts for under-16s commenced, supported by former Liberal MP David Coleman, who previously advocated for such legislation. Although a recent poll showed 57% approval for the ban, many under-16s expressed intentions to continue using social media despite it. The eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, plans to monitor compliance across major platforms, while concerns about the ban’s effectiveness and potential isolation of vulnerable youth persist. This initiative coincides with scrutiny over MPs’ spending, complicating the government’s political landscape.

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