The Australian government has proposed prohibiting anyone under the age of sixteen from using social media. This action attempts to address growing concerns about the influence of social media on the mental health of young people and improve the protection of minors online.
According to the plan, social media businesses would have to put age verification procedures in place in order to prevent younger users from accessing their sites.
According to the government, a prohibition of this kind would lessen problems with internet predators, cyberbullying, and dangerous content that can harm kids and teens.
Officials are urging public input on the new legislation as part of the campaign, emphasizing how crucial it is to give young Australians a safer online environment.
