Anthony Albanese Ban Social Media For Kids Below 16

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to introduce legislation that would restrict social media access for children under 16, with the preferred age limit likely set at 16. This proposed law is aimed at addressing concerns about social media's negative effects on young people's mental health and well-being. The legislation, expected by the end of 2024, includes trials of age verification systems and collaboration with state and territory governments to establish a unified approach. Albanese's initiative follows studies showing that high social media use among teens correlates with lower life satisfaction and increased risk of online harms.