Australia is planning a groundbreaking law that would ban access to social media platforms for users under the age of 16. This plan, which could come into force as early as next year, aims to protect young people from the potential dangers of social networks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government are relying on age verification on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) to ensure that minors cannot access these services. Experts see this move as an opportunity to position Australia as a global leader in online youth protection.
The initiative is supported by parents who have been calling for stricter measures for years. Dany Elachi, co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance, emphasizes that it is time to give children back their childhood. The law would shift responsibility for protecting children to social media platforms without imposing penalties on minors or their parents. While some platforms have already introduced special accounts for younger users, there are also critical voices. Sunita Bose from the Digital Industry Group warns that a ban could endanger young people’s digital skills and instead advocates for age-appropriate digital spaces and education.
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