Australia Passes ‘World-First’ Bill to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16

Image caption: Australia’s House of Representatives passed a landmark bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from using social media. Photo licensed via Depositphotos. Article by Pesala Bandara. PetaPixel – November 27, 2024.

On Wednesday, Australia’s House of Representatives passed legislation that would make platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, and X liable for fines of up to $33 million (50 million Australian dollars) for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding social media accounts. The Senate is likely to approve the bill […]

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