Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children under 16 from social media after evidence showed the existing ban, enforced since December 2023, was ineffective. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant are prioritizing reforms, as many underage children continue to hold accounts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Other countries, including the UK and Canada, have also introduced similar age-based restrictions.