Australia's Social Media Laws: Protecting Kids or Pushing Them Deeper Online?
Update: 2025-11-27
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Australias new social media laws, set to launch in weeks, aim to restrict access for users under sixteen. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube will deactivate or delete accounts belonging to minors. Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young warns that these laws might not fully protect children, as they lack a requirement for social media companies to create safe online spaces. She fears that banning younger users could isolate vulnerable children and push them towards unregulated, potentially dangerous online environments. The debate continues on balancing protection with the need for young people to connect in an increasingly digital world.
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