Australia Moves to Ban Children from Social Media

Government plans legislation citing youth health concerns, with age verification trials underway.

Australia's federal government plans to introduce legislation banning children from social media.
Prime Minister Albanese cited concerns about social media's impact on youth mental and physical health.
The government is testing age verification technology before setting a specific age limit.
Privacy experts warn about risks associated with mandatory age verification systems.
There's significant debate on the effectiveness and enforceability of such a ban.