The government will therefore introduce a law to parliament by the end of the year to introduce a minimum age. It has not yet been decided from what age the digital platforms can be used. The Prime Minister said on Australian television that an age limit of between 14 and 16 years is being discussed.
The Prime Minister also pointed out that the introduction could be difficult, even though the country’s two major parties were behind it. “If it were easy, it would already be done all over the world. But just because something is difficult doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try,” said the head of government. According to media reports, the government is currently testing ways of enforcing the age restriction in practice. Among other things, experts have expressed concerns about the protection of private data.
The head of government is also expecting resistance from the big internet companies. “These big multinational companies think they are above the people who provide the income for the massive profits they make. But they also have a social responsibility,” said Albanese. His government is ready to take on the challenge, because many parents are worried about what their children see on social media. “We want to get the kids away from their devices and onto the football field, the netball court or the swimming pool. We want them to have real experiences with real people,” said Albanese.
