Australia Leads Push for Stricter Social Media Age Restrictions

Amid rising concerns over online safety, Australia considers legislation to protect children from harmful social media exposure.

American author Jonathan Haidt praised Australia's efforts to regulate social media, urging global action against tech giants.
The Australian summit focused on the negative impacts of social media on children, featuring testimonies from young people about online harassment.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland confirmed plans to introduce age restrictions on social media access, with enforcement responsibility on platforms.
Proposed legislation aims to raise the minimum age for social media use to between 14 and 16, with increased penalties for non-compliance.
The summit highlighted the need for international cooperation, with calls for countries like the UK and EU to adopt similar measures.